Spinach, Vegetarian Bacon & Mushroom Salad

• 2 ounces vegetarian bacon (I prefer Morningstar Farms Veggie Bacon Strips - 2 ounces is about 6 strips)
• 3 cups spinach
• 12 small onion, chopped
• 2 14 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 teaspoons water
• 1 34 teaspoons brown sugar, packed
• 14 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 14 cup white mushroom, sliced (optional)

1. In a heavy skillet, fry bacon until crispy or the way you like it; crumble & set aside; reserve 1 1/2 tbs.
2. drippings.
3. While bacon is frying, mix greens with onion in a large serving bowl.
4. To drippings in skillet, add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring constantly to bring up the fond.
5. (This is the dressing)
6. Drizzle dressing over greens in bowl; toss gently.
7. Garnish with mushrooms and any other toppings you prefer.
8. Serve immediately.

vegetarian bacon, spinach, onion, red wine vinegar, water, brown sugar, salt, white mushroom

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-vegetarian-bacon-mushroom-salad-417946 (may not work)