Thursday, March 1, 2012

Spinach Salad with a Pineapple Balsamic Vinaigrette

On my quest to make my own salad dressing, I have become obsessed with buying different types of olive oils and balsamic vinegars.  My last shopping trip, I bought a pineapple balsamic vinegar that would be a perfect base for salad dressings. With this salad dressing, I decided against using yogurt so I could leave it out on the counter for several days without it going bad.  This is such an easy recipe that makes any salad combination awesome!



Spinach Salad with a Pineapple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Source:  Miss J Original
Serves:  1 cup (8 servings)

Spinach
Avocado
Bacon, cooked and crumbled
Parmesan cheese

Dressing:
1/4 cup pineapple balsamic vinegar
2/3 - 3/4 cup olive oil (depending on preference - you can always add more)
1 garlic clove minced
1 shallot, minced
salt and pepper to taste

Whisk together all ingredients.  Taste to see if you have desired mixture of oil and vinegar.  Allow flavors to meld for 15 minutes before serving.  Toss salad in dressing and serve immediately. 

Ratings:
Miss J,  10 out of 10
Moe, 10 out of 10

- Miss J