Archibald's Spinach Salad - Aunt Cindra

Archibald's is a restaurant in West Jordan, Utah.

1 bunch spinach, fresh
2 tablespoons pimento, diced
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 eggs, hard boiled, sliced
1 tomato, wedged
1/8 cup bacon bits

Hot Bacon Dressing
1/2 pound bacon
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup water
1/2 pound brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Toss spinach with pimentos, green onions, mushrooms and cheese. 

Make dressing:  brown chopped bacon, do not discard the grease.  Add balsamic vinegar and water.  Bring to a boil.  Add brown sugar and return to boil.  Add cornstarch mixed in water (2 tablespoons) until mixture starts to thicken slightly. 

Garnish with sliced egg, tomato, red onion slices and bacon bits.