Super Spinach Salad

Ingredients:

½ cup vegetable oil
½ onion, cut into 1” chunks
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp ketchup
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dry mustard

4 bacon slices
1 spinach bunch, washed, trimmed, torn into bite-size pieces
1 ½ cups bean sprouts
6 mushrooms, sliced
4 green onions, sliced
½ cup sliced canned water chestnuts
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
¼ cup dry-roasted sunflower seeds

Preparation:

Puree first 7 ingredients in blender or food processor until smooth; set aside. Cook bacon in heavy medium skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels, crumble. Combine spinach and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add enough dressing to taste. Toss well. Garnish salad with bacon and serve. Makes 4 servings.