Spinach-Apple Salad With Maple-Bacon Vinaigrette

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 slices center-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 1/2 cups julienne-cut Granny Smith apple (about 1 apple)
• 1/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
• 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Gradually add oil, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Add chives, salt, pepper, and bacon; stir with a whisk until well blended.
2. Combine apple, onion, and spinach in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

maple syrup, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, extravirgin olive oil, fresh chives, salt, freshly ground black pepper, center, julienne, red onion, baby spinach

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spinach-apple-salad-with-maple-bacon-vinaigrette (may not work)