Chico Inn Spinach Salad With Creamy Italian Dressing

Submitted by Leslie in Texas

"This recipe comes from the R.S.V.P. section in a November 1988 issue of Bon Appetit. It was requested from the Chico Hot Springs Lodge and Ranch in Pray, Montana. The dressing is what makes this salad especially good!"

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3⁄4 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half
• 1 1⁄2 lbs fresh spinach, stemmed and torn into bite-sized pieces
• 2 slices onions, separated into rings (1/8-inch-thick)
• 1 hard-cooked egg, sieved

directions

1. Cook bacon in medium skillet until crisp; transfer to paper towels, drain and crumble.
2. Blend mayonnaise, Italian seasoning,garlic and sugar in blender.
3. With machine running, gradually add oil alternately with vinegar in slow steady stream.
4. Gradually add half and half.
5. Toss spinach and onion in large bowl with enough dressing, to taste.
6. Divide between plates, sprinkle with bacon and egg and serve.

Reviews

[jennp2211]

I am not quite sure why the Bon Appetit recipe is so different from the Cookbook " A Montana Table" ( Recipes from Chico Hot Springs Resort ). The ingredients from the cookbook for the dressing are way different. For instance 1 1/2 cups half and half, NOT just a couple of tablespoons. I am making the salad from the cookbook as I am writing, I will try both recipes and let you know which one I prefer. I will write the cookbook recipe if I prefer that. Just thought I would let you know the recipes are vastly different.