Warm Orange Soybean Oil Vinaigrette

Ingredients

 * salad dressing
 * 2 1/4 cups soybean oil
 * 1 cup cider vinegar
 * 1/2 cup orange juice
 * 1 tbsp ginger, grated
 * 1/2 oz shallot, chopped finely
 * 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
 * 1 tsp orange peel, dried
 * 1 tsp white pepper, ground
 * kosher salt to taste

Directions
To prepare dressing, combine all salad dressing ingredients in mixing bowl; mix well. Transfer to stainless steel bain marie insert or appropriate pan. Heat in water bath to 165 degrees Faranheit, 30 minutes before service. Hold at 145 degrees Faranheit for service or chill down and re-heat when needed. To serve, toss 3 to 4 ounces fresh torn spinach leaves with 1 to 2 ounces warm dressing. Garnish with bacon bits, chopped hard-cooked egg, sliced fresh mushrooms, sliced almonds, or mandarin orange sections. Recipe from United Soybean Board