Ingredients
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3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
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1/4 lb bacon, sliced
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
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1/3 cup cooking oil
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1 lb spinach, washed, stems removed (9 cups)
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1 small red onion, chopped fine
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1 apple, tart, peeled, cored, 1/2 inch cubes
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2/3 lb smoked chicken breast, sliced
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350. Toast walnuts about 8 minutes. Let cool.
- Cook bacon until crisp. Drain and crumble.
- Whisk vinegar with mustard, salt and pepper in a small glass or stainless bowl. Whisk in oil.
- In large bowl, combine 2 Tbsp of the dressing with chicken. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add walnuts, bacon, spinach, onion, apple and remaining dressing. Toss.