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                      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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