Island Salad

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• 1/2 pound bacon
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 pounds spinach, rinsed and chopped
• 2 3/4 ounces croutons
• 1 package fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard

Directions:

1. Place eggs in a pot and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 minutes. Remove from hot water and cool. Once cool, peel, and chop.
2. Place bacon and onions in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
3. Prepare the dressing in a blender by combining the sugar, salt, oil, vinegar, pepper, and Dijon mustard.
4. In a large salad bowl, combine the eggs, bacon, spinach, croutons, and mushrooms. Coat salad with dressing. Toss and serve.