Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Ingredients

• 12 oz bacon , crumbled, divided)
• 5 large eggs
• 9 oz baby spinach
• 6 oz button mushrooms
• 1/2 small red onion )
• 1 cup shredded or finely cubed swiss cheese
• 2 1/2 cups homemade or store bought croutons )
• 3 Tbsp reserved bacon drippings with browned bits
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp honey
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Make the dressing: In a skillet whisk together bacon drippings with browned bits, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon and honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow to simmer over medium heat 1 minute. Stir in 2 slices crumbled bacon. Allow to cool slightly.
2. Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, toss together spinach, remaining bacon, mushrooms, red onion and swiss. Drizzle with warm dressing and toss. Add eggs and croutons to top and serve.