SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON AND MUSHROOMS

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A nice variation of the classic wilted spinach salad. The Dijon adds just a little zing to the dressing. From Family Fun magazine.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 lb cremini mushrooms or 1/2 lb button mushroom, wiped clean, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, coarsely grated

Steps:

  • Stem the spinach and place in a large bowl.
  • Cover with a paper towel and refrigerate while preparing the rest of the salad.
  • In a 9-inch skillet, cook the bacon until crisp.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Pour off the fat.
  • Put the skillet back over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon olive oil.
  • Put the mushrooms into the skillet and saute until they are soft and have given up their liquid.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate.
  • Put the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, mustard and salt into the pan and mix with a spatula to dissolve the mustard.
  • Put the bacon and mushrooms into the pan and cook 30 seconds to thicken the juices.
  • Pour over the spinach, season with pepper and add the Parmesan.
  • Toss and serve.

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