Empress Spinach Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. fresh spinach (uncooked)
2 slices bacon, crisp cooked and finely chopped
1/4 c. olive oil
1 pinch salt and pepper (freshly ground)
3 anchovy fillets, minced or mashed
2 pimentos, drained and diced
fat (for dressing)
2 eggs, hard-cooked and chopped
3 Tbsp. wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, mashed
juice of 1/2 lemon

Preparation

Cook and chop bacon; reserve bacon grease.
Wash spinach carefully several times to get rid of all sand, or buy prewashed and trimmed fresh spinach.
Give it a quick wash; dry well.
Place spinach in a bowl.
Add pimentos, bacon and eggs.
Combine oil and vinegar in second bowl.
Add salt, pepper, garlic, anchovies and lemon juice; mix well.
When ready to serve, discard bits of garlic.
Pour dressing and warm bacon grease together; stir until blended.
Pour over spinach; toss well and serve.
Serves 6.