Ingredients
- ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Pinch of dried oregano, crumbled
- Coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper
- SALAD
- 6 slices bacon (thick cut bacon, cut into lardons)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pound fresh spinach, coarse stems removed
- 12 large white button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 to 3 eggs (hard cooked eggs, peeled and quartered)
- Coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper
How to Make
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Step 1: Prepare dressing-combine oil, vinegar, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, and oregano in a small jar.
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Step 2: Shake to blend, season with salt & pepper.
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Step 3: Line a plate with paper towels.
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Step 4: Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
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Step 5: Add bacon and cook until crisp and brown, 5-7 minutes.
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Step 6: Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to plate to drain.
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Step 7: Drain off all but about 1 T of the fat from the skillet.
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Step 8: Add the red onion and cook til tender, about 2 minutes and set aside.
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Step 9: To assemble, place spinach in a large bowl.
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Step 10: Add reserved bacon and onion, mushrooms and eggs.
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Step 11: Drizzle a little dressing, then toss to coat, adding more if needed.
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Step 12: Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt & pepper and serve immediately.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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