Maple Balsamic and Bacon Vinaigrette

 Ingredients 

4 tablespoons Liquid Gold Maple Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tablespoon Liquid Gold Red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon good quality Dijon style mustard
4 tablespoons Liquid Gold Ultra Premium extra virgin olive oil (your choice)
2 tablespoon finely minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 slices center-cut bacon, cooked to a crisp and finely crumbled

Baby spinach leaves, stems removed, washed

Directions
 
Place spinach in a serving bowl.

Place the maple balsamic, half the crumbled bacon, red wine vinegar, salt, half the 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 the extra virgin olive oil to emulsify.  Adjust seasoning, 

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

Serve warm
 
Recipe adapted from Chef Rachel Bradley

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