Warm Pasta And Spinach Salad

* Exported from MasterCook *

WARM PASTA AND SPINACH SALAD

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pk Fresh spinach, washed, stems
-removed and torn into
-bite-size pieces (10 oz)
1/2 lb Mushrooms, sliced
7 oz MUELLER'S Pasta Swirls,
-cooked, rinsed with cold
-water and drained
1 md Red onion, sliced
6 sl Uncooked bacon, coarsely
-chopped
1 T Cornstarch
1 T Sugar
1 t Salt
1/2 t Pepper
1 c HELLMANN'S or BEST FOODS
-Real Mayonnaise
1 c Water
1/3 c Cider vinegar

In large serving bowl, toss spinach, mushrooms, pasta and red onion. In
medium skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove with
slotted spoon. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings. In small bowl, mix
cornstarch, sugar, salt and pepper. With wire whisk, stir cornstarch
mixture into drippings in skillet until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise until
blended. Gradually stir in water and vinegar. Over medium heat, bring
mixture to a boil; stir constantly. Boil 1 minute. Pour over spinach
mixture. Add bacon; toss to coat well. Serve immediately.

Makes 8-10 servings.



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