Sweet and Savory Spinach Salad

spinach salad

Rayanne made this salad for her annual Easter party and I could not stop eating it!  The flavor was a perfect combination of sweet and salty and was perfect with the sandwiches served.  This is a recipe I will use for parties again and again.

Sweet and Savory Spinach Salad

  • 1 head romaine
  • 1 bag baby spinach
  • 1 package spring mix
  • 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup craisins
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 bunch green onions (optional)
  • Granny smith apples, peeled and sliced (optional)

Dressing:

  • 1 cup oil
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup red raspberry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Blend in blender until creamy. Then add 1 Tablespoon poppyseeds and pulse.