RICKS COLLEGE SPINACH SALAD

1 pkg. salad greens, spinach or romaine

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

2 cups grated Swiss cheese

2 cups mandarin oranges

Sugared almonds (see below)

Dressing:

1/2 cup white vinegar

2 t. poppy seeds

1/2 t. salt

1/2 cup sugar

1 T. grated onion

1 T. prepared mustard

1 Cup oil

For sugared almonds:

2 TBL melted butter

3 TBL sugar

1/2 cup sliced almonds

Spread on baking sheet, bake for 10-15 min. at 325º.

Dressing: Mix all ingredients (except oil) until sugar is dissolved. Gradually add 1 cup oil, pulverizing it into dressing.

Marinate mushrooms in dressing before adding to salad if desired.