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Spinach Salad With Roasted Garlic And Bacon Dressing Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 tsps honey .
  • 1/4 c olive oil .
  • 3 tbsps olive oil .
  • 1 c blue cheese, crumbled .
  • 1/4 c sherry wine vinegar .
  • 1 1/2 tsps light molasses .
  • 4 slices bacon, sliced .
  • 1 1/2 c baby spinach leaves, 6 oz .
  • 12 large garlic cloves, peeled .
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced .
  • 1 1/2 tsps fresh tarragon, sliced or 3/4 tsp dried tarragon, sliced .
  • 2 tbsps shallots, minced .
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat oven to 375.
  • Step #2 Combine 1/4 c oil & garlic in small baking dish.
  • Step #3 Cover up with foil wrap; bake this until garlic is very tender, about 35 mins.
  • Step #4 Using slotted spoon, transfer garlic to work surface & finely chop.
  • Step #5 Transfer garlic to medium bowl.
  • Step #6 Reserve roasted garlic oil.
  • Step #7 Cook bacon in large skillet over med-heat/flame until crisp, about 4 mins.
  • Step #8 Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels.
  • Step #9 Pour drippings into medium bowl.
  • Step #10 Add vinegar, mustard, shallot, honey, molasses & tarragon & whisk to mix.
  • Step #11 Add roasted garlic, garlic oil, bacon & remaining 3 tbsps olive oil & whisk to mix well.
  • Step #12 Spice up dressing to taste with salt & pepper.
  • Step #13 Place spinach, sliced onion & blue cheese in large bowl.
  • Step #14 Toss with enough dressing to coat.
  • Step #15 Serve.
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