Don’t turn up your nose just yet; try it if you don’t believe me. This is a salad that will impress the non-believers. I like it because it’s simple but very tasty and elegant. Not to mention the homemade salad dressing is much healthier to eat than the store bought.
Spinach salad with poppy seed dressing
2 cups fresh spinach
½ cup sliced mushrooms
1 sliced green onion
1 apple, chopped
2 slices of bacon, crumbled
1 egg, hard cooked and chopped
1 tbspn parmesan cheese
Cook bacon until crisp, blot excess fat and crumble. In a large bowl combine all ingredients and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Poppy seed dressing
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon mustard
1 clove garlic, crushed
½ tsp salt
1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup white wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
Mix first 5 ingredients until well blended. (Should resemble a paste). Add lemon juice and white wine vinegar alternatively mixing well. Gradually add olive oil and blend.
Always shake before using. Can be stored in airtight container and refrigerated for up to one week.
