Cherry and Bacon Spinach Salad

Yields
Serves 4

Total Time
20 mins

Substitute fresh Rainiers in recipes that call for dried cherries. Spinach salad gets a whole new life that way.

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Food Styling: Kevin Crafts

8 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-in. pieces

8 ounces baby spinach

8 ounces pitted Rainier cherries

2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

2 ounces shaved aged manchego cheese

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large frying pan over medium heat, stirring often, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and reserve bacon grease.

Step 2

Put spinach, cherries, vinegar, oil, salt, and 2 tbsp. reserved bacon fat in a serving bowl; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon pieces and top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 245Calories from Fat 68

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g30%

Saturated Fat 7.1g36%
Cholesterol 28mg10%
Sodium 583mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%

Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
Protein 11g22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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