Amaretto Spinach Salad

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This salad using amaretto sounds intriguing to me.

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Steps

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Wash spinach.

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Remove large stems and tear into bite-size pieces.

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Store in plastic bags lined with paper towels in refrigerator until ready to use.

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Place bacon in a large skillet.

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Cook over moderate heat , stirring occasionally , until bacon is crisp and all fat is rendered.

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Remove bacon , reserve 1 / 8 cup bacon fat , discard the rest.

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Return bacon fat to skillet and add oil , garlic , vinegar , lemon juice , worcestershire sauce , mustard , amaretto , salt and pepper.

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Simmer until blended.

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When ready to serve , place spinach , mushrooms , onion and reserved bacon in large salad bowl.

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If you like a wilted salad , pour the dressing over very hot.

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If not , let cool a bit before serving.

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Toss well.

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Ingredients

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spinach, bacon, salad oil, garlic cloves, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, amaretto, salt and pepper, mushroom, red onion