WILTED SPINACH SALAD

8 slices bacon

   Vegetable oil, if needed

1 cup herb seasoned croutons

2 tsp. Sugar

3 green onions, sliced

1/8 tsp. Tarragon leaves, crushed

18 tsp. Pepper

3 tablespoons vinegar

10 oz. Fresh spinach, torn into bite-size pieces

In 10-inch glass-ceramic cooker with built-in rack, microwave bacon, covered with paper towel, at High for 10 to 11 minutes or until crisp.  Crumble bacon and set aside.  Reserve drippings, adding oil, if necessary to make ¼ cup. In 4-quart glass salad bowl, stir together croutons and 2 tablespoons of the drippings.  Microwave at high for 1 ½ minutes or until crisp.  Remove croutons and set aside. In salad bowl, stir together remaining 2 tablespoons dripping, sugar, onions, tarragon leaves, pepper and vinegar.  Microwave at High for 1 ½ minutes or until mixture boils.  Immediately add spinach and toss.  Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let stand 5 minutes.  Sprinkle with bacon and croutons.  Serve immediately. Yield:  4 to 6 servings