SPINACH SALAD WITH WARMED BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
See also Article on Spinach
by Jennifer A. Wickes
Ingredients
• 4 cups spinach, fresh
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 2 strips of bacon
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450F.
Fry the bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper towel.
Toss the tomatoes in a bowl with the oilive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
Add the spinach, onion, walnuts, cooled tomates and crushed bacon in a bowl and toss.
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Yields: 4 servings
Ingredients
• 2 tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/8 tsp. dried basil
• 1/8 tsp. onion powder
• 1/8 tsp. salt
Directions
Combine the balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, basil, oregano, garlic powder and onion powder in a bowl. While whisking with one hand, slowly pour the olive oil into the balsamic vinegar mixture.
Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Toss with the spinach salad and serve.
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