Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb. spinach
  • 1/2 lb. medium mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 hard-cooked eggs, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese (1 1/2 oz.)
  • 6 bacon slices
  • 2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard or horseradish
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 c. sherry vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 c. olive oil
  • 6 green onions, chopped

Method

  • Remove large stems from spinach leaves; tear leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  • Place in a large heatproof salad bowl.
  • Add mushrooms, eggs and cheese; set aside.
  • In a heavy 10-inch skillet, cook bacon slices until crisp.
  • Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.
  • Crumble bacon when cool enough to handle; place crumbled bacon in bowl with spinach.
  • Heat drippings over medium heat; whisk in mustard and sugar and whisk 1 minute.
  • Pour in vinegar; whisk until sugar dissolves.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Add olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly.
  • Stir in green onions; immediately invert skillet over salad bowl.
  • Leave in place 1 minute to slightly wilt greens. Remove skillet; toss salad well.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Makes 6 to 8 servings.