Spinach Salad

By JJCR

Ingredients

• 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 lbs. fresh spinach, torn
• 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 1 (5 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
• 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 6 slices cooked, crumbled bacon or 1/2 cup imitation bacon
• 2/3 cup salad oil or olive oil
• Salt to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Soak onion slices in vinegar 20-30 minutes; drain, reserving vinegar. Combine onion, spinach, eggs, water chestnuts, mushrooms, and bacon; toss lightly. Combine reserved vinegar and salad oil; pour over spinach and toss again. Season with salt.

Yield: 6-8 servings.


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