Ingredients

  • 2 quarts young spinach leaves, stems removed, washed, spun dry
  • 4 tbsp. Gustare Bourbon Maple Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. Gustare Barbaresco Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tsp. good quality Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp. finely minced shallots
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 slices center-cut bacon, cooked to a crisp and finely crumbled
  • 4 tbsp. Gustare Coratina Extra Virgin Olive Oil, or your favorite Gustare EVO varietal

Directions

1

Place spinach in a large serving bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the Bourbon Maple balsamic,  wine vinegar, mustard, half the shallots, salt, pepper, and half the crumbled bacon.

2

Gently warm while whisking. Remove from heat before it reaches a simmer. Allow to cool for a minute, and then whisk in the olive oil to emulsify. Adjust seasoning.

3

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

Recipe Tags

#Salads

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