Bowtie Spinach Salad

Just a few words about my new favorite salad.  It is easy to put together and oh so DELICIOUS!! I found this recipe over at Moogie and Pap.  She is always making some amazing things!!  I love that you really don't need to measure the ingredients and the dressing is so good!!

Bowtie Spinach Salad
adapted from Moogie & Pap
1 bag baby spinach
8 oz. mini-bow tie pasta
1 package bacon cooked crisp and broken into small pieces.
4 oz. mozzarella cheese, cut into about 1 inch cubes
4-6 strawberries cut into bite sized pieces
1/4 cup almond slivers

Dressing
1 cup canola oil
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon sweet onion
1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
*Optional  1 strawberry
Update: This is my new favorite dressing for this salad:
Sweet Vinaigrette Dressing
2/3 cup oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon poppy seeds (optional) Mix well. Shake before serving.Boil pasta as directed on the package.  Rinse under cold water and set aside.   Combine dressing ingredients in the blender.  I always add 1 strawberry to make it a pretty pink color and it add great flavor. 
Combine salad ingredients in a bowl.  Toss gently to combine the ingredients.

OH YUM!!

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