Spinach Salad Recipe from our Pretty in Pink Party

Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

SERVES 8-10

• Dressing
• 1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons salt
• ³⁄₄ cup white vinegar
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cups oil
• ¹⁄₂ cup sugar
• ½ bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon poppy seed
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Put all ingredients in blender and mix until well blended.  Pour over sliced onion and mushrooms.  Refrigerate overnight. Very important!

Note for Dressing: This makes a lot, 1 batch will be enough for 2 salads

• Salad
• ¹⁄₂ red onion, sliced thinly
• ¹⁄ ₂lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
• ¹⁄₂-1 lb grated swiss cheese, grated (I have also made this with fancy cheddar cheese and it is just as good.
• 1lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 bunch spinach (I use a 10oz bag)
• 1 head romaine or iceberg lettuce

Toss salad ingredients together and mix in dressing just before serving.