Catalina Spinach Salad

Wally loves this dressing. I usually double the salad dressing recipe and keep it in the refrigerator.

DRESSING:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup ketchup or chili sauce
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 Tbs. sugar
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. salt, optional

SALAD:
2 bags ( 10 oz. each) spinach, torn
2 large tomatoes, diced
2 cans ( 8 oz. each) sliced water chestnuts,
drained
2 cups chow mien noodles, optional
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
6 to 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 thinly sliced red or sweet onion, optional

Combine the first seven ingredients in a jar with tight-fitting lid; shake well.

Combine remaining ingredients in a large salad bowl; add dressing and toss.

Serve immediately.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

NOTE: Chow mien noodles can be replaced with croutons.

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