Spinach-Bacon Salad

I am a fresh spinach fanatic and was really excited about making this recipe for my mom and dad's Christmas exchange.

Spinach-Bacon Salad

Ingredients:

2 quarts fresh spinach, torn into pieces
8 bacon slices, cooked, crumbled
3 eggs, hard-boiled, chopped

Directions:

In salad bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss well before serving.




The following is the dressing recipe provided, but personally I prefer strict red wine vinegar on my spinach leaves :)

Hot Bacon Dressing for Spinach-Bacon Salad

Ingredients:

1/2 pound bacon, chopped
1 cup sugar
1 1/3 cups white vinegar
5 teaspoons corn starch

Directions:

To make dressing, fry bacon until crisp, drain and leave bacon drippings in skillet. Add sugar and vinegar to skillet and stir well. Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Mix corn starch with 2/3 cup water and stir until it dissolves. Pour cornstarch mixture into skillet with dressing. Return to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and toss salad with warm bacon dressing.