1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons water
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled about 1/4 cup)
6 cups torn fresh spinach
16 large mushrooms, sliced (about 3 cups)
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1/4 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
Croutons (optional)

Prepare bacon dressing: In a bowl, combine brown sugar, vinegar, water, and mayonnaise. Stir in bacon. Cover; chill. In 4 chilled bowls or on 4 chilled plates, layer: spinach, sliced mushrooms, chopped eggs, and Parmesan cheese. Cover; chill till serving time. To serve: Transfer dressing to a microwave-safe dish. Micro-cook on 100% power (high) for 1 to 2 minutes or till just heated through. (Or heat over low heat in a small saucepan.) Spoon croutons over salads, if you like; drizzle with dressing. servings: Makes 4 side-dish servings