Spinach and Artichoke Salad with Warm Dressing

Ingredients:

For the Dressing:

• 4 T olive oil
• 1/4 cup onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 4 T balsamic vinegar
• 1 T brown sugar
• 3 T real bacon bits
• Reserved liquid from the artichokes

For the salad:

• Spinach
• 1 jar marinated artichokes, drained, reserving juice
• Optional other ingredients include chopped hard boiled egg, thinly sliced red onion, thinly sliced mushroom, black olives, feta cheese, cooked chopped chicken.

Directions:

1. In a small skillet or sauce pan heat the olive oil and saute the onions and garlic. Lower the heat to low and add the rest of the ingredients for the dressing.
2. Arrange spinach, artichokes and any optional ingredients on salad plates. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon dressing over the top.