Ingredients
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3 -3 1/2 cups washed & trimmed raw spinach leaves
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3 slices bacon, crisply fried and crumbled or 2 tablespoons bacon bits
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1/3 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
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3 tablespoons dried cranberries or 3 tablespoons dried cherries
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2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
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2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
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1/4 cup chopped pecans
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1 teaspoon bacon drippings or 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
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8 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 tablespoons jalapeno jelly
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1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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Instructions
- Combine all salad ingredients and set aside.
- Briskly whisk together all dressing ingredients.
- Add more oil if needed, but I prefer this amount.
- Thoroughly combine dressing and salad, using as much dressing as you prefer.