Awesome Spinach Salad

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This is so simple to make and oh so satisfying. I took this to a dinner party and a friend who hates spinach even asked for the recipe. It is always a hit and disappears in a hurry.

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Steps

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Dressing:.

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Mix together mayonnaise , rice vinegar and sugar until sugar dissolves.

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Cover and place in refrigerater until just before serving.

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Salad:.

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Remove any excess water from spinach leaves and place in large salad bowl.

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Brown bacon until crisp , remove from pan and drain on paper towels and crumble.

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Add to spinach.

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Discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings.

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Saute sliced almonds over medium high heat until lightly toasted.

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Add to spinach.

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Add 1 / 2 cup craisins.

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About ten minutes before serving remove dressing from refrigerator.

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Stir or shake well and pour over spinach mixture.

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Toss well and serve.

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Ingredients

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baby spinach leaves, bacon, sliced almonds, craisins, mayonnaise, seasoned rice vinegar, white sugar