Spinach Salad with Bacon and Roasted Mushrooms

Name: Spinach Salad with Bacon and Roasted Mushrooms
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 thick slices bacon; 4 c. sliced mushrooms, preferably shiitakes, oysters, or chanterelles; 1 large red onion; 3 tbsp. olive oil; Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons); 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, preferably Mexican; 1/2 tsp. salt; 8 c. Malabar spinach

Published: Mar 6, 2012

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Yields:

Cal/Serv:

208

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"Malabar spinach holds up to warm ingredients without losing its texture." — Rick Bayless,executive chef–owner of Frontera Grill in Chicago

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Ingredients

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and position a rack in middle of oven. Divide bacon between 2 baking pans. Scatter mushrooms and onion over bacon. Roast until bacon is crisp, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway through to break up any clumps.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a small microwaveable bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, oregano, salt, and 2 tablespoons water. Microwave on high for 30 seconds.
3. Step 3Place spinach in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle bacon mixture over spinach. Drizzle warm dressing over salad and toss to combine.