SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON AND CASHEWS

Spinach Salad With Bacon and Cashews image

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 ounces baby spinach leaves
1 cup radicchio, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup alfalfa sprout
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1/4 cup chopped red onions or 1/4 cup scallion
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup roasted salted cashews
1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries (craisins)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar or 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
4 -5 teaspoons sugar, to taste

Steps:

Cook bacon and drain; crumble and set aside.
Place spinach, radicchio, sprouts, bacon, onion, mushrooms, cashews and cranberries in a large salad bowl.
Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and sugar.
Pour over salad, tossing lightly to mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.6, Fat 42.6, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 20.6, Sodium 498.1, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 14.2, Protein 9