Recipe: Mushroom-Spinach Salad

Ingredients:

10 oz (300 g) fresh spinach, washed and dried
1 bunch (5 or 6) green onions (scallions), chopped (including green parts)
1 lb (450 g) fresh mushrooms, sliced
7 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

For the dressing:

1 clove garlic, finely chopped
6 Tbs (90 ml) extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbs (30 ml) lemon juice
1/8 tsp (1/2 ml) dry mustard
1/2 tsp (2 ml) sugar
3/4 tsp (4 ml) salt
1/8 tsp (1/2 ml) freshly ground black pepper
1 egg yolk (optional)

Instructions:

Tear the spinach into bite-sized pieces. Put the ingredients for the dressing in a jar, cover and shake well, making sure the egg yolk is mixed well. Pour over the salad ingredients just before serving. Serves 6 to 8.