Warm Spinach Salad with Bacon & Pine Nuts

pine nuts

AmericanOtherIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 slices bacon – cut into ½” pieces
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic – small, minced
  • 1 pound spinach leaves – trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a heavy skillet over med-hi heat until hot but not smoking. Add the bacon and sautee, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes, or until browned.

  2. 2

    Turn heat to Med., add the pine nuts, and cook for 1 min., stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic and cook, stirring for 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Add the spinach, vinegar and remaining Tbsp of oil, cook tossing gently for 15 seconds, or until the spinach is warm and a bit wilted.

  5. 5

    Transfer to serving plates, sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve immediately.

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american