Spinach Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
• 9 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 pound bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
• 1 (11oz) can mandarin orange slices, drained
• 1 large ripe avocado
• dressing (below)

Instructions:

Chill the spinach, mushrooms, bacon, oranges and avocado. Tear the spinach into bite-sized pieces, then mix in a large bowl with the mushrooms, half of the bacon, and half the oranges. Just before serving, slice the avocado and add to the mixture. Toss with the dressing, then top with the remaining bacon and oranges.

Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh, coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped

Instructions:

Combine the oil, sugar, vinegar, paprika, salt, mustard, black pepper, celery salt and onion in a jar with a tight lid. Shake thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to use. Shake again just prior to use.