Bacon and Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad
INGREDIENTS
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SALAD
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5 pieces bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled (save drippings)
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1 (15 ounce can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained, reserve syrup (You could use fresh oranges in the salad and orange juice in the dressing)
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2 to 3 cups fresh baby spinach
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1/3 cup purple onion, cut up or chopped (could use green onion or just regular onion)
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2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (could use toasted almonds or just about any kind of nuts you like)
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DRESSING
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3 to 4 tablespoons bacon drippings
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1/3 cup light mandarin orange syrup
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2 tablespoons water
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 teaspoons sugar, Optional
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