Spinach Salad with a Piquant Bacon Dressing

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Spinach Salad with a Piquant Bacon Dressing

Weekend barbecues are nothing new in South Africa. This warm spinach salad with a piquant bacon dressing is an excellent side to a delicious barbecue.

Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

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