Spinach and Bacon Salad with Nectarines

Spinach and Bacon Salad with Nectarines 

Cook's Notes: Sometimes the best laid plans go awry through no fault of your own. The recipe called for peaches, this is not the peach season but I found nectarines were even a better choice as they hold their shape better. I had a bag of spinach but our refrigerator stopped working overnight and we had to throw out several items one being the bag. Lucky I had romaine as a backup. For this recipe I used a product that was new for me.

It's not fresh but smoked and comes in a box.  Worked great for the salad. 
The salad was the perfect side for grilled hamburgers. 
The ingredients can be increased for more servings. This salad serves 4.
Spinach Bacon Salad with Peaches or Nectarines
INGREDIENTS:

• 1 small bag of spinach
• 2 medium peaches or nectarines
• 2 hard boiled eggs
• Red onion slices 
• Croutons
• Bacon bits
• 1-1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
• Sliced almonds

HONEY-LIME SALAD DRESSING

Cook's Notes: Use over a fresh fruit salad or garden salad.
Ingredients: 

• 1/3 cup lime juice (3–4 limes, juiced)
• 3 tablespoons of honey (preferably raw!)
• 2 tablespoons light tasting olive oil (you can use extra virgin if you prefer)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

Directions: 

• Combine all ingredients in a small jar with tight fitting lid.
• Shake well or use a blender to mix.