Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad with Maple Dressing

From: Patty Mickelsen
1 (10 oz.) bag baby spinach
2/3 c. toasted walnuts
1/4 c. maple syrup, warmed
1/4 c. olive oil
1/3 c. blue cheese, crumbled
1/3 c. fried bacon, crumbled
1/4 c. cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
Place spinach in a large bowl. Top with blue cheese, walnuts and bacon. Warm maple syrup in a small sauce pan. Pour vinegar into a small bowl. Whisk oil into vinegar in a slow stream. Whisk maple syrup into dressing slowly. Pour dressing over salad and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss and serve.