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ROD 7/16/2006 Fresh Spinach Day FRESH S




Source of Recipe


Marla


Recipe Introduction


Spinach is an annual plant that is part of the goosefoot family. It was native to southwestern Asia, but moved into Europe by the 12th century. It didn't became cultivated worldwide until the 1920s when it was discovered to be so nutritious. It's fate was sealed in the 1930s when Popeye sang, "I'm strong to the finish cause I eat my spinach". It has been a popular vegetable ever since.


List of Ingredients




ROD 7/16/2006 Fresh Spinach Day FRESH SPINACH SALAD



FRESH SPINACH SALAD


1 pound fresh spinach
1 head red lettuce
1/2 pound bacon
3 hard boiled eggs
1 small red onion
4 ounces feta cheese

Dressing:
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 cup olive oil


Recipe




1. Using a large bowl, tear the spinach and lettuce into bite sized pieces. Cook, drain and crumble the bacon. Slice the onion and chop the eggs.

2. Mix the bacon, onion, eggs and cheese with the spinach and lettuce.

3. Mix the dressing ingredients together and pour over the salad. Toss to mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper.