VIDALIA ONION SPINACH SALAD

Vidalia Onion Spinach Salad image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

CROUTONS:
4 cups soft bread crumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
Oil for frying
DRESSING:
1/3 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
SALAD:
16 cups torn fresh spinach
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 medium Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, onion and parsley. Stir in butter and egg. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry croutons for 10-15 seconds, turning to brown all sides. Drain on paper towels., For dressing, combine the onion, vinegar, honey and mustard in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. , In a salad bowl, toss the spinach, bacon, onion rings and croutons. Serve with dressing.

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