Spinach Salad with Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Bourbon Vinaigrette

Spinach Salad with Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Bourbon Vinaigrette

YIELDS: 4

PREP TIME: 20 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 30 MINS

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 c. bourbon
• 3/4 c. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. apple-cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp. maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp. Sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
• 9 slice bacon
• 8 oz. fresh spinach
• 1/2 c. pecans
• 1 green apple
• 1 breakfast radish
• 4 oz. mild blue cheese
• 3 eggs

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring bourbon to a boil. (If the alcohol in the bourbon ignites, quickly cover saucepan with a tight-fitting lid to tamp out the flame; then remove the lid.) Cook until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a ramekin and refrigerate until well chilled.
2. Boil your eggs and slice.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, syrup, salt, pepper, and reserved bourbon. Set aside.
4. In a small skillet over medium-low heat, cook bacon until crispy, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Set aside.
5. In a large bowl, combine spinach, pecans, apple, radish, blue cheese, eggs and bacon. Toss gently with vinaigrette.

Did you enjoy this article? Help us bring the bourbon lifestyle to others! Show your support as an Angels’ Share member OR… please consider leaving a tip below!