Mama's Spinach Salad With Mushrooms
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
- 14 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- dried oregano, crushed (a pinch)
- coarse salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 6 slices thick cut bacon, cut into lardons
- 12 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lb fresh spinach, coarse stems removed
- 12 large white button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 -3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
- coarse salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- Make the dressing: combine the oil, vinegar, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, basil, red pepper, and oregano in a small jar; shake to blend.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Make the salad: line a plate with paper towels; heat a large skillet over moderate heat.
- Add in the bacon; cook until crisp and brown, 5-7 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to plate; set aside.
- Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from skillet.
- Add in red onion; cook until tender, about 2 minutes; set aside.
- To assemble the salad, place the spinach in a large bowl; add the reserved bacon and onion, mushrooms, and eggs.
- Drizzle over a little of the salad dressing; toss to coat, adding more if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; serve immediately.
extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, basil, red pepper, oregano, salt, fresh ground black pepper, bacon, red onion, fresh spinach, white button mushrooms, eggs, salt, fresh ground black pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mamas-spinach-salad-with-mushrooms-409073 (may not work)