Spinach Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons minced shallots (about 1 medium)
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon country-style Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped Braeburn apple
• 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
• 1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach

Directions

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add mushrooms and remaining ingredients; toss well to coat. Serves 8.

From Cooking Light
Submitted by Shelli