Servings: 6 to 8

8 slices bacon [beef bacon in my case] 8 slices bacon [beef bacon in my case]
1 pound crisp young spinach 1 pound crisp young spinach
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
¾ cup Garlic French Dressing ¾ cup Garlic French Dressing
 
Garlic French Dressing Ingredients: subheading: Garlic French Dressing Ingredients:
1 cup olive oil 1 cup olive oil
¼ cup vinegar ¼ cup vinegar
¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dry mustard ½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon paprika
1 clove garlic, cut in half crosswise 1 clove garlic, cut in half crosswise

Dressing steps: subheading: Dressing steps:
Shake all ingredients except bacon together in a tightly covered jar. Put the garlic clove halves in the dressing and let stand refrigerated at least 1 hour before using. When flavour is strong enough, discard garlic pieces.
Salad steps: subheading: Salad steps:
Fry bacon until crisp, pouring off fat as it cooks. Drain and crumble.
Tear spinach into a salad bowl. Sprinkle bacon and eggs on top.
Pour dressing over and toss lightly. Serve immediately.