Balsamic- Bacon Salad Dressing

This recipe is intended to be used in my "Spinach Salad with Shrimp" recipe, which is also in the data base. However, it could be tossed with a variety of things such as boiled potatoes, asparagus, broccoli, or any spinach salad.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 5  slices  thick bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 5  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup  balsamic vinegar
• 3  tablespoons  minced shallots
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

1. In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp.
2. Transfer to paper, drain and reserve as salad ingredient.
3. Reserving 3 T bacon drippings,remove skillet from heat.
4. Mix in oil.
5. Whisk in vinegar, shallots, garlic, and brown sugar.
6. Stir over medium-low heat until just warm.
7. Use as a dressing for my"Spinach Salad with Shrimp", which is also in the data base.