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Wilted Spinach Salad Nancy's Way

Wilted Spinach Salad Nancy's Way

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Spinach Recipe
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    nannydeb's Notes: Not a new concept, I know. My mother used to make this in the '70's with bacon, cider vinegar and sugar. She loved to try recipes and my father would say "Can't we just have NORMAL food...

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Serves 4 as a side dish

  1. In a skillet, cook the pancetta in 1 tablespoon olive oil until crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside. Once cooled, chop into small pieces.

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  2. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and warm over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic. Cook until onions are getting tender, about 2-3 mintues.

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  3. Remove from heat and add honey and balsamic vinegar.

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  4. Pour hot oil and vinegar mixture over fresh spinach, tossing while you pour.

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  5. Top with cracked black pepper, pancetta and toasted pine nuts.

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1 Comment on Wilted Spinach Salad Nancy's Way

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Your husband is a nut - this looks delicious! Also your onions match your plate - nice!!!

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