Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads and roasted veggies with this irresistible Warm Bacon Vinaigrette, a flavorful dressing that brings savory richness to every bite. Crafted with crispy bacon, sautéed shallots, and garlic, this recipe combines tangy red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for a perfectly balanced sweetness. Whisked together with olive oil and seasoned to perfection, it delivers a warm, aromatic finish that enhances everything from fresh greens to grilled proteins. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy homemade vinaigrette is sure to become a new favorite. Perfect for adding a touch of indulgence to weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Place the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan and set it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of the rendered bacon fat in the skillet and discard the rest.
2. While the bacon is cooling, finely mince the shallot and garlic.
3. Return the skillet with the bacon fat to medium-low heat. Add the minced shallot and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Stir in the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, whisking to combine with the sautéed shallot and garlic.
5. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
6. Crumble the cooled bacon into small pieces and stir it into the vinaigrette.
7. Season with black pepper and salt to taste, keeping in mind that the bacon may add its own saltiness.
8. Serve the vinaigrette warm over your favorite salad greens, roasted vegetables, or grilled proteins. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and rewarm gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.9 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 1520 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 429 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
