Ingredients

  • 6 bacon slices, chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into thin strips
  • 12 ounces crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, coarsely chopped
  • 1 10-ounce bag spinach leaves
  • 1/2 medium-size red onion, cut into paper-thin slices
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 ounces chilled soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)

Method

  • Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Add bell pepper to drippings in skillet; saute 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bell pepper to large bowl. Add mushrooms to same skillet and saute until tender and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add mushrooms to bowl with bell pepper and reserve skillet. Add spinach and onion to same bowl.
  • Add oil, vinegar, and sugar to reserved skillet; bring to boil, whisking until sugar dissolves. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Toss salad with enough warm dressing from skillet to coat. Divide salad among 4 plates. Sprinkle with goat cheese.