Spinach Salad by Toni Hunt

I got this yummy salad recipe from a friend in my former church congregation in another state.

Poppyseed Dressing

• 3/4 Tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 3/4 cup oil
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 3/4 teaspoon salt2 Tablespoon prepared mustard

The night before serving the Spinach salad, mix all ingredients well. *NOTE: Honey can be substituted for the sugar.

Spinach Salad

• 1/2 head romaine lettuce
• 1/2 head fresh spinach
• 3/4 pound mushrooms, sliced
• 3/4 pound grated Swiss cheese
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 can Mandarin oranges
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 3 Tablespoons sugar

Tear the lettuce and toss the first five ingredients together. Cook sugar and almonds together in a small pan until carmelized, stirring often to keep the sugar from burning. Arrange oranges, almonds, and bacon on top of the greens. Serve with the Poppyseed Dressing.