Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Spinach Salad (from Bobbi)

1 head lettuce
1 bunch spinach
3/4 lb. Swiss cheese
1 red onion (medium)
3/4 lb. sliced mushrooms
1/2 lb. bacon, cooked & chopped
1 large can mandarin oranges (drained)
1/2 c. sugared almonds

Mix lettuce, spinach, cheese, onion, and mushrooms together.  Add the bacon and oranges on top, and add dressing and almonds  just before serving.

Sugared Almonds:

1/2 c. slivered almonds
3 Tb. sugar
1/4 c. butter

Melt butter and sugar.  Add nuts. stir until nut are coated.  Arrange on cookie sheet and bake at 300 degrees for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.

Poppy Seed Dressing:
3/4 Tbs. poppy seeds
1/3 c. white vinegar
3/4 c. oil
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. onion (chopped)
3/4 tsp salt
2 Tbs. prepared mustard

Put all ingredients in a mixer to blend.