another yummy salad recipe, a must try...

This salad is so yummy.  The title doesn't sound so yummy, but trust me it is so dang good.  This is a great salad if you are having company over.  It is one of my favorites.  I love it and it's a Pampered Chef recipe. 

Wilted Spinach Salad with Candied Pepper Bacon

Ingredients:
8  slices thick-cut bacon
6  tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon  brown sugar, divided
1  teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2  packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
1  medium Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2   cup thinly sliced red onion wedges
3  tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4  teaspoons  Dijon mustard
Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
4  hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut into wedges


Directions:
1.  Preheat oven to 400°F. Line Large Bar Pan with sheet of Parchment Paper. Arrange bacon slices in a single layer on bar pan. Top bacon slices evenly with 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar; sprinkle with black pepper. Bake 22-25 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon from bar pan to paper towel-lined plate and cool completely. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings from bar pan. Cut bacon into 1/2-inch pieces using Chef's Knife.

2.  In Stainless (6-qt.) Mixing Bowl, combine spinach, apple and onion. Whisk remaining 4 tablespoons brown sugar, reserved bacon drippings, vinegar and mustard in Small Micro-Cooker(R) until well blended. Cover; microwave on HIGH 2 minutes or until bubbly. Pour over spinach mixture; toss to coat using Bamboo Spatulas. Season with salt and black pepper. Top with egg wedges and bacon pieces; serve immediately.

Yield: 8 servings