Instructions

  1. Wash and drain spinach greens well, lighly squeeze excess water from leaves with paper towels.
  2. Blend together vinegar, water, mustard and Splenda.
  3. Finely dice bacon and cook in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat until crisp, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add onion and garlic and continue to cook over medium high heat for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add the vinegar mixture and simmer 1 minute.
  6. Pour dressing over spinach, toss well.
  7. Divide onto 4 chilled salad plates and sprinkle with croutons.
  8. Serve immediately.