Spinach-Apple Salad

Courtesy of Cooking Light

Spinach-Apple Salad with Maple-Bacon Vinaigrette

For the vinaigrette:
1 tablespoon maple syrup (come on, use the real stuff people!)

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Combine first three ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Gradually add oil, stirring with whisk until well blended. Add chives, salt and pepper, and bacon; stir with a whisk until well blended.

For the salad:
1 large Granny Smith apple, julienne-cut

1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

1 6-ounce package fresh baby spinach

Combine apple, onion, and spinach in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Yield 6 servings.