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

Instructions

1. In a salad bowl, toss spinach, lettuce, celery and onion; set aside.

2. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings.

3. In a small bowl, beat egg; add water and mix well. Add to the drippings.

4. Combine vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, salt and pepper; add to skillet.

5. Bring to a boil; stirring constantly.

6. Remove from the heat; pour over salad.

7. Add bacon. Toss and serve immediately.