• 8 oz spinach
• 2 strips bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
• 1 apple, unpeeled and diced
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, grated

Maple Dressing:

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp freshly chopped parsley

1. Maple dressing: Combine all of the dressing ingredients and blend until smooth. Store covered in refrigerator. Yields 1 1/4 cups.
2. Trim, wash and dry spinach and tear into bite sized pieces. Place in a salad bowl and set aside.
3. Just before serving, pour desired amount of dressing over spinach and toss well to coat.
4. Add bacon, apple and cheeses, toss lightly.

(Bob)