Chico Inn Spinach Salad With Creamy Italian Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons half-and-half
1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach, stemmed and torn into bite-sized pieces
2 slices onions, separated into rings (1/8-inch-thick)
1 hard-cooked egg, sieved

Preparation

Cook bacon in medium skillet until crisp; transfer to paper towels, drain and crumble.
Blend mayonnaise, Italian seasoning,garlic and sugar in blender.
With machine running, gradually add oil alternately with vinegar in slow steady stream.
Gradually add half and half.
Toss spinach and onion in large bowl with enough dressing, to taste.
Divide between plates, sprinkle with bacon and egg and serve.