Reviewed: May 27, 2006

This was delicious but , like others, I had to add a little extra. I sauteed one sliced onion (almost to caramelization) and also added some shallot to the pan. I then put the spinach in and heated it with the cream cheese so I could mix it. I left out the lemon pepper and instead added nutmeg and salt and pepper. I then baked it in the cast iron skillet it was in. Delicious. I think this makes a good base for adding a lot of different ingredients that you might have on hand; mushrooms, a handfull of frozen veggies, whatever you think might work. As is tho' I think it's just too bland.

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Jonny W.

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Reviewed: May 7, 2006

I loved the salad... it was exacly what I was looking for. The dressing needs work. I might of over cooked it... it turned into a thick gooey mass that needs thinning. I will try what others have said and use some water in place of some oil. Also, the sugar could be cut back a little. The dressing is very tasty however and makes the salad if the consistency is right.

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MRBOEJANGLES

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Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2006

Great! My husband loved the bread crouton crumbs and the dressing mix. Thanks.

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VIVNIDHI

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Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2006

I finally found it - a perfect hot bacon/egg dressing for spinach salad. Although this recipe says to cool it before serving, it's perfect served warmed. Instead of cutting down the sugar or halving the oil with water - I just added water to the recipe. It made it seem less sweet and sticky than what other reviewers seemed to imply.

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Judy

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Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2006

Delicious, but the recipe makes alot of dressing. Our family doesn't drown our salads in dressing, in the future I will only make 1/4 of the dressing recipe.

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Dee

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Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2006

I made this salad for a special "just us" meal with my husband - we loved it (I did take many people's suggestion and cut the sugar to a little less than 1/2 c.). The dressing also was wonderful when tossed with diced or baby red potatoes.

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Heidi H.

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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2005

I have made this salad several times and someone always asks me for the recipe. Even my 9 year old son loves it. The dressing is delicious! Only modification I made was to add small cubes of cheese and I double the spinach and eliminate the iceberg lettuce.

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TEACH724

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Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2005

I cut the sugar to just under 1/4 cup, used a lot less bacon, and left out the iceberg, and the recipe was perfect for a soup and salad dinner.

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2005

This salad was easy to prepare. I followed the recipe to the tee, but the dressing was disgusting. It messed up the entire salad. I will try it again, but not with the same dressing.

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Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2005

This was delicious with some mods. I made 1/2 of this recipe to make 4 servings. After reading lots of reviews, I changed some things for my 4 servings: used 1 Tbs. sugar (plenty sweet), used a combo of dry white wine and plain rice vinegar (didn't have white wine vinegar), subbed water for about 1/4 of the oil, used a 9 oz. bag of "Leafy Green Blend" (and omitted the iceberg lettuce), subbed 1/2 cup Mrs. Cubisson's Herb Seasoned Dressing for the croutons (next time I would not bother with either), and also added a bit of blue cheese. This made a huge amount of salad, more like a good 5-6 servings. Very good!!!

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Reviewed: Jun. 30, 2004

This salad did not work out for me. The dressing was awful. It came out in a gloppy gluey mess and wouldn't coat well. Plus the onion flavor was too strong for me. Since everyone else seems to like it, must just be me.

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Reviewed: May 30, 2004

We enjoyed this. Next time I'll not crush the croutons. The flavors in the dressing are wonderful!

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Peach822

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Reviewed: May 9, 2004

Excellent

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Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2004

Scrumptious!! My 20 year old son who doesn't like salad - loved it!! I served it with the Arti-Cheesy Chicken. Great meal!!

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Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2004

The dressing to this recipe is incredible in itself. I adjusted a little because I didn't have white wine vinegar. I used rice vinegar instead and it was delicious.

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Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2004

This had become a family favourite and whenever we make it for company, they love it too! I have modified the recipe in that I use only one bag/bunch of spinach. This is usually enough to satisfy my family and I save half the dressing for another day!

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Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2004

This was an awesome salad!

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Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2004

The salad dressing for this recipe is WAY too sweet for my taste. The sugar needs to be reduced and the flavors balances with LOTS more pepper and perhaps some garlic. The one good thing about the recipe is that it makes a large amount of dressing that will keep. Otherwise, too overpoweringly tangy for me.

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