Spinach Salad With Apple Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

• 1 bag fresh spinach, about 10 t0 12 ounces
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons grated sweet or purple onion
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup finely chopped apple
• crumbled cooked bacon, for garnish, optional

Preparation:

Wash spinach and let dry. Whisk together sugar, vinegar, onion, mustard, salt, oil, and apple, or pulse a few times in blender. Refrigerate spinach and dressing separately until serving time. Pour dressing over spinach just before serving and toss. If desired, sprinkle with crumbled bacon.