Spinach Salad With Curry Vinaigrette

• 1/4 pound slab bacon
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
• 9 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 12 cups flat leaf spinach - rinsed, dried and stems removed
• 12 fresh mushrooms, sliced

1. Trim the rind from the bacon and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until brown and crispy. Cover and reduce heat to lowest setting to keep bacon warm.
2. In a small, dry skillet, toast curry powder over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Add oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly, until the oil is completely incorporated. Add curry powder and whisk until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. In a large bowl, toss together the bacon, spinach, mushrooms and vinaigrette until evenly coated. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

bacon, curry powder, red wine vinegar, mustard, vegetable oil, salt, flat leaf spinach, mushrooms

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/25154/spinach-salad-with-curry-vinaigrette/ (may not work)