Bacon & Spinach Salad

Phase 1 Low-Carb Recipes. Better Homes and Gardens. Page 376. 2 Carbs

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  cups  Baby Spinach
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced mushrooms
• 4  slices  thick  pepper bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1  tablespoon  chopped scallion
• 1⁄2 cup  oil-and-vinegar dressing
• 6  hard-boiled eggs, quartered

Directions

1. In a large heatproof bowl combine spinach and mushrooms, set aside.
2. For dressing, in a large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
3. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon, reserving 1 tbsp drippings in skillet.
4. Drain bacon on paper towels, set aside.
5. Add scallions to drippings in skillet.
6. Cook and stir over medium heat until tender.
7. Stir in salad dressing, bring to boiling.
8. Drizzle dressing over spinach mixture, toss to coat.
9. Divide mixture among 6 dishes or salad plates.
10. Top with cooked bacon and hard-cooked eggs.