Wilted Spinach Salad with Warm Apple Cider And Bacon Dressi

Categories: October 199
Yield: 1 servings

5 sl Lean bacon; chopped fine
2 tb Minced shallot
1/2 c Finely chopped apple
2 tb Cider vinegar
1 1/2 c Unpasteurized apple cider
1 ts Dijon-style mustard
1 tb Olive oil
1 lb Fresh spinach; coarse stems
; discarded and the
; leaves washed well
; and spun dry

In a large skillet cook the bacon over moderate heat, turning it, until it
is crisp, transfer it to paper towels to drain, and discard all but 2
tablespoons of the fat. In the fat remaining in the skillet cook the
shallot and the apple over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute, add the
vinegar, the cider, and salt and pepper to taste, and boil the mixture,
stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it is reduced to about
1/2 cup. Whisk in the mustard, the oil, and salt and pepper to taste. In a
large bowl toss the spinach with the warm dressing until it is just wilted
and sprinkle the salad with the bacon.

Serves 4.

Gourmet October 1991

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