Spinach Salad With Figs and Warm Bacon Dressing

Fresh figs and blue cheese are among the ingredients in this elegant spinach salad with warm bacon dressing. This is a great salad for a dinner party or special occasion meal.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  cups  baby spinach leaves
• 12  fresh figs
• 1  small red onion, thinly sliced
• 4  tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled
• 3  tablespoons walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 3  slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1  tablespoon water
• 2  teaspoons cornstarch
• 1  dash salt

Directions

1. Arrange the spinach leaves on four salad plates. Slice figs in half and arrange on the spinach, cut side up. Sprinkle thinly sliced red onion over the spinach, then sprinkle with the cheese, walnuts, and bacon.
2. Combine sugar, red wine vinegar, water, cornstarch, and a dash of salt in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Spoon some of the warm dressing over the salads.