Greens With Hot Bacon Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups torn fresh spinach
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
3 celery ribs, sliced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
4 slices bacon, strips diced
1 egg (optional)
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

In a salad bowl, toss spinach, lettuce, celery and onion; set aside.
In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings.
In a small bowl, beat egg; add water and mix well. Add to the drippings.
Combine vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, salt and pepper; add to skillet.
Bring to a boil; stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat; pour over salad.
Add bacon. Toss and serve immediately.