Spinach Salad with Hot Apple Dressing
6 strips turkey bacon
2/3 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups washed and torn spinach
2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
Heat medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
Add bacon and cook 5 to 7 minutes per side or until crisp.
Remove from pan.
Discard drippings.
Coarsely chop 3 pieces, set aside.
Finely chop remaining 3 pieces, return to skillet.
Add apple cider, brown sugar, vinegar and pepper.
Heat just to a simmer; remove from heat.
Combine spinach, mushroom, tomato and onion in large bowl.
Add dressing, toss to coat.
Top with reserved bacon.
Makes 4 servings.
Calories 93,
Fat 4 g,
Cholesterol 7 mg,
Sodium 170 mg,
Carbohydrate 7 g,
Fiber 3 g,
Protein 4 g.
Points 2.