Mandarin oranges add color and an occasional bite of sweetness to the classic wilted salad with slices of red onion and crisp bacon.

Wilted Salad with Mandarin Oranges

4 cups torn red leaf lettuce

8 cups torn fresh spinach leaves

1 small red onion, sliced into rings

3 bacon slices, diced

1/4 cup white vinegar

2 tablespoons water

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper freshly ground black pepper

1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

1. Place lettuce and onion in a large salad bowl; set aside.
2. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp;do not drain. Stir in vinegar, water, salt and pepper. Pour over lettuce and toss gently until well coated.
3. Add oranges, toss gently and serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings.