Mama's Spinach Salad With Mushrooms

Name: Mama's Spinach Salad With Mushrooms
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 52 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; dried oregano, crushed (a pinch); coarse salt; fresh ground black pepper; 6 slices thick cut bacon, cut into lardons; 1/2 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

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In 'Bon Appetit Ya'll' by Virginia Willis"

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Ready In:: 52mins
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

Italian Salad Dressing
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
¹⁄₄ teaspoon red pepper flakes
dried oregano, crushed (a pinch)
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
Salad
6 slices thick cut bacon, cut into lardons
¹⁄₂ 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

directions

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.