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Spinach, Mushroom, Avocado and Bacon Salad

Spinach, Mushroom, Avocado and Bacon Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients

For the salad:

8 rashers streaky bacon

1 (100g) bag salad or baby spinach

150g/5oz button mushrooms, thinly sliced

1 ripe avocado, peeled, stoned and sliced

For the dressing:

60ml/4tbsp olive oil

30ml/2tbsp white wine vinegar

10ml/2tsp wholegrain mustard

5ml/1tsp clear honey

Method

Prep: 5mins
Cook: 6-8mins
Serves 4

  1. Cook the bacon under a hot grill for 6-8mins, turning once until golden and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper before snipping it into bite sized pieces.
  2. Empty the spinach into a large serving bowl, add the mushrooms, avocado and bacon. Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and drizzle over the salad. 
  3. Serve straight away with a good sprinkling of ground black pepper. Serve with crusty bread.