Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

INGREDIENTS

12 oz

bacon (, cooked (drippings and browned bits from pan reserved), crumbled, divided)

large eggs (, boiled, peeled and sliced)

9 oz

baby spinach

6 oz

button mushrooms (, sliced)

1/2

small red onion (, thinly sliced (run under cool water to remove harsh bite))

1 cup

shredded or finely cubed swiss cheese

2 1/2 cups

homemade or store bought croutons ((optional))

3 tbsp

reserved bacon drippings with browned bits

2 tbsp

olive oil

1/3 cup

red wine vinegar

1 tbsp

dijon mustard

1 tbsp

honey

Salt and freshly ground black pepper