Spinach, Vegetarian Bacon & Mushroom Salad

This is adapted from Debber's Spinach, Bacon & Mushroom Salad.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 3
• Yields: 1 Medium to Large Bowl

Ingredients

• 2  ounces vegetarian bacon (I prefer Morningstar Farms Veggie Bacon Strips - 2 ounces is about 6 strips)
• 3  cups spinach
• 1⁄2 small onion, chopped
• 2 1⁄4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3  teaspoons water
• 1 3⁄4 teaspoons brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 cup white mushroom, sliced (optional)

Directions

1. In a heavy skillet, fry bacon until crispy or the way you like it; crumble & set aside; reserve 1 1/2 tbs. drippings.
2. While bacon is frying, mix greens with onion in a large serving bowl.
3. To drippings in skillet, add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring constantly to bring up the fond. (This is the dressing)
4. Drizzle dressing over greens in bowl; toss gently.
5. Garnish with mushrooms and any other toppings you prefer.
6. Serve immediately.