Warm Spinach Salad W. Bacon Pecan Dressing & Goats Cheese Recipe

Name: Warm Spinach Salad W. Bacon Pecan Dressing & Goats Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb bacon, small diced; 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup roasted pecan; 5 teaspoons minced garlic; ¼ cup rice wine vinegar; salt and black pepper; 1 cup goat cheese, room temperature; 2 tablespoons sour cream; ¼ cup sauteed leek; 1 egg, beaten with; 2 tablespoons milk; ½ cup flour; ⅔ cup breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cups fresh spinach, cleaned and stemmed

Servings: persons

12 lb bacon, small diced
1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup roasted pecan
5 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
salt and black pepper
1 cup goat cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons sour cream
¼ cup sauteed leek
1 egg, beaten with
2 tablespoons milk
½ cup flour
⅔ cup breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups fresh spinach, cleaned and stemmed

1
In a saute pan, cook the bacon until crispy, remove and keep aside.
2
In the bacon fat, saute the onions for 1 minute.
3
Remove from the heat and pour into a mixing bowl, bacon fat and all.
4
To the bowl add the crispy bacon, pecans, tablespoon of garlic and vinegar.
5
Season with salt and black pepper.
6
In another bowl, combine the cheese, sour cream, teaspoon of garlic and leeks together, and season the mix with salt and pepper.
7
Form the mixture into small cakes (about 1oz in size)& dredge them in the flour.
8
Dip the cakes in the egg wash, removing any excess.
9
Dredge in the bread crumbs, coating each side completely.
10
In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.
11
Pan-fry each cake for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated all the way through.
12
Remove and drain on a paper-lined plate.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Toss the spinach with the dressing.
15
Arrange the cakes around the greens.
16
Serve warm with freshly ground black pepper.

8201

kcal

Calories

640

Fat

Carbs

525

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb bacon, small diced, 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced, 1 cup roasted pecan, 5 teaspoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Warm Spinach Salad W. Bacon Pecan Dressing & Goats Cheese 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 W. Bacon Pecan Dressing & Goats Cheese

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