Spinach Salad with Garlic Dressing

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bacon 
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 8 ounces mushrooms thinly sliced
• 0.8 cup olive oil 
• 0.3 cup red wine vinegar 
• 1 pinch salt and pepper 
• 1 pound pkt spinach 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels
• whisk

Directions

1. In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until just crisp.
2. Drain on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic.
4. Wash the spinach leaves very well and spin dry. Tear the leaves into small pieces and place in a medium salad bowl.
5. Add the mushrooms and bacon, and toss to combine.
6. Pour 2/3 cup of the dressing over the salad (reserve the rest for another use) and toss again.
7. Serve immediately.