Mushroom and Bacon Spinach Salad

Per the request of Angel :-). I'm glad you liked it so much!
I hope it's a hit at your party too!

INGREDIENTS:

Salad
1 cup sliced almonds
6 tablespoons sugar

1 head lettuce
1 bunch spinach
3/4 lb. sliced mushrooms
1/2 red onion, chopped
3/4 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained


Mustard Poppy Seed Dressing
3/4 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/3 cup white vinegar
3/4 oil
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoons red onion, grated
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons mustard

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook sugar and almonds over low heat stirring constantly until light brown and almonds are caramelized by the melted sugar.
   
2. Mix remaining 5 ingredients together.
3. Sprinkle almonds, bacon, and oranges on top just before serving. Serve with dressing.
4. For dressing, mix and chill.