Navidi's Spinach Salad with Maple-Bacon Balsamic Vinaigrette
Serves 4
Ingredients:
• 2 quarts/6 cups washed spinach leaves
• 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
• 1/2 cup mandarin oranges
• 6 Tablespoons Navidi's Seasonal Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Navidi's Vermont Maple Balsamic
• 1 Tablespoon Navidi's Cara Cara Orange and Vanilla White Balsamic
• 2 Tablespoons minced shallot
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Directions: Place Maple and Orange Balsamics, 1/2 of shallots, salt, pepper, and mustard into a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and warm briefly, remove from heat before it simmers. Allow to cool for 1 minute, then whisk in olive oil and add 1/2 of crumbled bacon. Dress spinach with warm vinaigrette and top with oranges and remaining bacon and shallots. Serve immediately and enjoy!