SALAD: 5 slices bacon 1/4 c. sliced almonds 8 c. spinach, rinsed, stemmed and torn into pieces 1 Red Delicious apple DRESSING: 1/4 c. vegetable oil 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. prepared mustard Combine dressing ingredients in a lidded jar. Shake and refrigerate. In a skillet cook bacon until crisp. Drain on a paper towel; crumble. In same skillet cook almonds in 1 tablespoon bacon grease. Shake over high heat until almonds are browned. In a large salad bowl. Combine spinach with bacon, almonds, apple and onion. Toss with dressing. |