Cindy's Spinach Salad

This recipe came from my friend, Cindy and is a favorite with everyone who tries it. When I take it to gatherings, I carry the dressing, oranges, bacon and avocados separately and assemble just before serving.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• Dressing

• 1  cup olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup cider vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh pepper
• 1  medium onion, finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  celery salt

• Salad

• 3  bunches spinach
• 24  fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1  lb bacon, fried, drained and crumbled
• 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
• 2  avocados, chopped

Directions

1. Mix dressing ingredients together and refrigerate.
2. Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
3. Lift dressing out of fridge about 15 minutes before serving.
4. Pour over salad and toss well.