Spinach Poppy Seed Salad

Salad:
1 head of Romaine Lettuce
1 bunch of Spinach
½ Red Onion (sliced)
1 lb. of Monterey Jack Cheese (grated) (Can be substituted with swiss or mozzarella)
1 lb. of Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
6 oz. of Slivered Almonds
1 can of Mandarin Oranges (or other various fruits of your choice)

Mix all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing and almonds and toss the salad.

Dressing:
1/2 cup of Sugar
1 tsp. of Dry Mustard
1 tsp. of Salt
1/3 cup of Red Wine Vinegar
3/4 cup of Oil
1 1/2 tsp. of Poppy Seeds

Mix all ingredients but poppy seeds with a hand held mixer. After mixed, stir in poppy seeds.

Candied Almonds:
Mix ½ cup of sugar with 6 oz. of almonds in a pan. Turn on heat and stir continually until the mixture turns golden. Crack and sprinkle on salad.