WARM SPINACH SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb. baby spinach, pre-washed
1/4-lb. pancetta (Italian bacon) or regular bacon
1/4-lb. blue cheese (consult cheese monger)
small jar of capers
3 lemons, zested and juiced
2 shallots, minced
1-oz. extra-virgin olive oil (bright California oil works well)
1 tsp. white balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Wash and dry spinach (or buy bagged, pre-washed spinach). Small dice (1/4" x 1/4") the pancetta, crisp iton low heat and drain off the fat, reserving 2 tablespoons. Set aside. Crumble the blue cheese and set aside Zest the lemons then cut in half and juice. In a saucepan boil 2 cups salt water. Blanch the lemon zest by dropping it into boiling water for 10-20 seconds. Remove zest and immediately run under cold water. Set aside.
  • Saute the minced shallots in reserved fat until translucent. Add half of the capers, half of the blanched zest and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Warm over heat. In a bowl toss the spinach, remaining capers, pancetta and crumbled cheese. Toss the salad with warm dressing Garnish with remaining zest and toasted almonds and serve immediately.

Shay Jan
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This salad is amazing! The warm bacon dressing is so flavorful and the spinach is perfectly wilted. I also love the addition of goat cheese and walnuts. It's a delicious and satisfying salad that I will definitely be making again.


Cathlene McIntyre
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The warm bacon dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the goat cheese and walnuts add a nice touch. It's a delicious and satisfying salad that I will definitely be making again.


Akeel Channo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I also added some chopped hard-boiled eggs and croutons. It was a delicious and healthy lunch.


Hameed Abbasi
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The warm bacon dressing is the perfect touch.


Jasmine Deleon
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This salad is amazing! The warm bacon dressing is so flavorful and the spinach is perfectly wilted. I also love the addition of goat cheese and walnuts. It's a delicious and satisfying salad that I will definitely be making again.


Sardar Hammad
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors. The spinach was perfectly wilted and the bacon dressing was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Yvonne Martin
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of warm spinach and bacon. The goat cheese and walnuts add a nice touch.


Angel Towne
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I love this salad! The spinach is perfectly wilted and the bacon dressing is creamy and flavorful. I also love the addition of goat cheese and walnuts. It's a delicious and satisfying salad that I will definitely be making again.


Mubarak Tijjani
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I also added some chopped hard-boiled eggs and croutons. It was a delicious and healthy lunch.


Sumitra thapa Magar
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This salad is amazing! The warm bacon dressing is so flavorful and the spinach is perfectly wilted. I also love the addition of goat cheese and walnuts. It's a delicious and satisfying salad that I will definitely be making again.


Saddam hussan Baloch
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors. The spinach was perfectly wilted and the bacon dressing was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Andrew Ritho
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of warm spinach and bacon. The goat cheese and walnuts add a nice touch.


Philip Kamama
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I'm not a big fan of spinach salads, but this one is really good. The warm bacon dressing is what makes it. I also like the addition of goat cheese and walnuts. It's a delicious and satisfying salad.


Florence Idehen
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The spinach is perfectly wilted and the bacon dressing is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Merwan Seifu
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I made this salad for dinner last night and it was a hit with my family. The dressing is so flavorful and the spinach is perfectly wilted. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Long Life
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I also added some chopped hard-boiled eggs and croutons. It was a delicious and healthy lunch.


Orlando's Rodriguez
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one is amazing! The warm bacon dressing really makes all the difference. I also love the addition of goat cheese and walnuts. It's a delicious and satisfying salad that I will definitely be making aga


senyo adzah
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of warm spinach and bacon. The goat cheese adds a nice tanginess and the walnuts add a bit of crunch. It's a perfect salad for any occasion.


SEGNI SAKATA
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The spinach was perfectly wilted and the bacon dressing was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.


qwerty qwerty
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This warm spinach salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The spinach is wilted and tossed with a warm bacon dressing, and then topped with crumbled goat cheese. It's a simple dish to make, but it's packed w


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