Awesome Spinach Salad

Name: Awesome Spinach Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 ounces washed baby spinach leaves, well drained; 1/4 lb bacon; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 cup craisins; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar; 4 tablespoons white sugar

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Recipe by Alskann

This is so simple to make and oh so satisfying. I took this to a dinner party and a friend who hates spinach even asked for the recipe. It is always a hit and disappears in a hurry.

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 6-8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

12

ounces washed baby spinach leaves, well drained
¹⁄₄

lb bacon
¹⁄₂

cup sliced almonds
¹⁄₂

cup craisins
1

cup mayonnaise
2

teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar
4

tablespoons white sugar

DIRECTIONS

Dressing:.
Mix together mayonnaise, rice vinegar and sugar until sugar dissolves. Cover and place in refrigerater until just before serving.
Salad:.
Remove any excess water from spinach leaves and place in large salad bowl.
Brown bacon until crisp, remove from pan and drain on paper towels and crumble. Add to spinach.
Discard all but 1 Tablespoon of bacon drippings. Saute sliced almonds over medium high heat until lightly toasted. Add to spinach.
Add 1/2 cup craisins (can add more or less to taste).
About ten minutes before serving remove dressing from refrigerator. Stir or shake well and pour over spinach mixture. Toss well and serve.

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