Spinach Salad

This is a wonderful salad - it's always a hit - especially at big potluck get-togethers.

1/2 cup almonds, slivered
1 head lettuce
1 bag spinach
3/4 pound grated Swiss Cheese
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup mandarin orange, drained and rinsed
1 pound bacon, crumbled
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons mustard
3/4 cup oil
1/3 cup sugar
1 red onion, sliced

For the salad: Cook almonds in 3 tablespoons of sugar until light brown. Mix together lettuce, spinach, cheese, almonds, red onion and bacon.

For the dressing: Combine poppy seeds, white vinegar, mustard, oil, and 1/3 cup sugar. Place all into a jar and shake well. Let chill in fridge.

Add almonds, oranges and dressing before serving.