Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing

• 34-1 lb bacon, chopped
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 pinch salt, to taste
• 1 pinch black pepper, fresh, ground, to taste
• 1 lb fresh spinach, washed and chilled
• 12-1 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
• 3 eggs, hard boiled & chopped
• 12 cup crouton

1. Place enough water in a small saucepan to cover three eggs and bring to a boil.
2. Add the eggs when water is boiling and allow to boil for 7-minutes.
3. Remove sauce pan from heat and add cold water from the tap until there is no more hot water - and let sit.
4. Meanwhile - fry bacon over medium low heat until cooked and the fat is rendered.
5. Remove bacon to plate with paper towels to drain.
6. Chop/crumble when cool.
7. Peel cooled eggs and slice, cube or cut in wedges as preferred.
8. Combine reserve bacon drippings with a wire whip, along with the mustard, vinegar and honey.
9. Blend until smooth.
10. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11. Toss spinach with warm dressing, garnish with eggs & remaining ingredients & serve immediately.

bacon, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, black pepper, fresh spinach, red onion, eggs, crouton

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-salad-with-warm-bacon-dressing-291109 (may not work)