Spinach Salad with Garlic Dressing

• 8 ounces bacon
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• Pinch salt and pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound leaf spinach, tough stems removed
• 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced

1. In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until just crisp.
2. Drain on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle.
3. Set aside.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic.
5. Wash the spinach leaves very well and spin dry.
6. Tear the leaves into small pieces and place in a medium salad bowl.
7. Add the mushrooms and bacon, and toss to combine.
8. Pour 2/3 cup of the dressing over the salad (reserve the rest for another use) and toss again.
9. Serve immediately.

bacon, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, clove garlic, leaf spinach, mushrooms

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/trisha-yearwood/spinach-salad-with-garlic-dressing.html (may not work)