Spinach and Mushroom Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 9 ounces spinach (baby leaves best)
• 1/4 lb white mushroom, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1/2 cup crisp bacon, crumbled (optional)

salad dressing

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• salt and pepper
• 1/2-1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon minced parsley

Directions

1. 1

   Clean the mushrooms by wiping off with a damp kitchen towel or paper towels and then slice them

2. 2

   Marinate the mushrooms in the oil and vinegar (or dressing) for one hour or until you are ready to serve the salad. If they are going to marinate for longer than an hour, I reserve some of the dressing back to toss with the spinach just before serving (mushrooms tend to soak up the dressing).

3. 3

   To serve, toss the ingredients in a salad bowl and serve on salad plates.