Spinach Salad With Warm Balsamic Walnut Dressing

Recipe Ingredients

1		Spinach - (10 oz) - washed, drained
1 cup	237ml	Sliced mushrooms
1		Athenos Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese - (4 oz)
1/2		Red onion - thinly sliced (medium)
8		Bacon
1 cup	146g / 5.1oz	Coarsely-chopped walnuts
1/2 cup	118ml	Balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup	118ml	Olive oil
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
2		Hard-cooked eggs - quartered

Recipe Instructions

Toss spinach, mushrooms, cheese and onion in large bowl; set aside.

Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat to desired crispness, turning frequently. Drain bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside.

Add walnuts to reserved drippings in pan. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Cook 30 seconds to heat thoroughly.

Pour hot dressing over salad; toss to coat. Top with eggs; sprinkle with reserved bacon.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Make Ahead Directions: Prepare dressing as directed. Let cool. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Before serving, heat and stir. Toss with salad.

Source:
Athenos' recipe archive at http://www.athenos.com

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