Classic Spinach Salad
- Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- Salad:
- 8 to 10 ounces fresh spinach (1 bunch), cleaned and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium red onion, sliced into thin rings
- 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large avocado, sliced lengthwise (sprinkle with 1 teaspoon lemon juice)
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup lightly toasted slivered almonds (toss them in a skillet over high heat)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- NOW
- To make the dressing, combine the oil, garlic salt, lemon juice, salt, Worcestershire, Parmesan, and egg in a small bowl until well mixed.
- Transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- LATER
- To make the salad, combine the spinach, onion, and mushrooms in a large bowl, tossing gently to mix.
- Transfer to an airtight container, or cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 to 8 hours.
- Remove the dressing and the spinach mixture from the refrigerator.
- Shake the dressing until thoroughly combined.
- Toss salad with the dressing in a large serving bowl, and top with the avocado slices, eggs, and toasted almonds.
- Season with pepper to taste.
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Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/classic-spinach-salad (may not work)