Spinach, Vegetarian Bacon & Mushroom Salad

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 ounces vegetarian bacon (i prefer morningstar farms veggie bacon strips - 2 ounces is about 6 strips)
• 3 cups spinach
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 2 1/4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 teaspoons water
• 1 3/4 teaspoons brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup mushroom, sliced (optional)

Recipe

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