Warm Spinach Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing Beaulieu

By 12_34

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 1/2 tsp. minced shallot
• 2 TBSP. Dijon-style mustard
• 1/4 c. honey
• 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
• 1/2 c. vegetable oil
• 1 lb. fresh spinach, coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well and spun dry (about 12 c. packed leaves)
• 1/2 lb. sliced lean bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 c. pecans, toasted lightly

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, whisk together the garlic, the shallot, the mustard, the honey, and the vinegar; add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Heat the dressing over moderate heat until warm. In a large bowl, toss together the spinach, the bacon, the pecans, and the dressing.