Warm Spinach Salad Recipe

Name: Warm Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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["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."]

540

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Warm Spinach Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Warm Spinach Salad

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