Spinach Salad With Grapefruit -Bacon Dressing

Submitted by Abby Girl

"A different take on Spinach Salad"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 red onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1⁄4 lb bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 large spinach, coarse stems discarded and leaves washed well and spun dry
• 2 grapefruits, peel and pith cut away and sections cut free from membranes
• 1 avocado, chopped (optional)

directions

1. In a bowl whisk together vinegar, honey, and mustard and add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.
2. In a large heavy skillet cook onion and bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is pale golden and bacon is browned. Add sesame seeds and cook, stirring, until pale golden.
3. In a large serving bowl toss together spinach, grapefruit sections, avocado, and bacon mixture. Add about half of dressing and toss to combine, adding more dressing if desired.