On Tap Oil & Vinegar Recipe Detail

Maple-Bacon Vinaigrette

A perfect fall flavour dressing to pour over wilted baby spinach.

Ingredients:

• 4 Tbsp Maple Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 Tbsp Red Wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon-style mustard
• 4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Tbsp shallots, finely minced
• 1/2 tsp salt (try our Flor de Sal)
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 4 slices center-cut bacon, cooked crisp and finely crumbled
• 8 cups young spinach leaves, stems removed, washed

Directions:

Place spinach in a serving bowl.

Place maple balsamic, half crumbled bacon, red wine vinegar, salt, half shallots, pepper, and mustard in a small saucepan over medium heat. Gently warm while whisking - remove from heat before it reaches a simmer. Allow to cool for a minute, and then whisk in extra virgin olive oil to emulsify. Adjust seasoning as desired.

Gently dress spinach with warm vinaigrette and top with remaining crumbled bacon and shallot.

Serve warm.