Spinach Salad

We had this Sunday at Mercede's Birthday party, and Hannah wanted the recipe on the site.

Spinach Salad

1 bag baby spinach

1-2 heads romaine

2 small cans mandarin oranges

2 c swiss cheese, grated

1/2 lb cooked bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

poppy seed dressing

Optional- sliced strawberries

De-vein and clean the spinach and romaine. Tear them into bite size pieces.

Just before serving toss all the ingredients together in a bowl.

Make sure you get some before Adam eats it all. ( He loves this salad and requests it whenever we are asked to bring a salad to a function)

Poppy Seed Dressing

1/4 c. white vinegar

1/2 C. sugar

1/2 to 1 t. dry mustard

2T Dried onions or to taste

1 T Poppy Seeds or to taste

1/2 C. good olive oil (or canola oil)

Combine in blender and mix until smooth. I always taste for the sugar and adjust accordingly. Pour on salad and toss. It will keep, refrigerated, for severaI days.

I learned this recipe from Tammy, and it has been served often at weddings (can you say bags and bags of spinach?), showers, and many family dinners.