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Wilted Spinach Salad with Pancetta Lardons and Warm Vinaigrette
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Wilted Spinach Salad with Pancetta Lardons and Warm Vinaigrette

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Wilted Spinach Salad with Pancetta Lardons and Warm Vinaigrette

Our version of the classic warm spinach salad features a delicious combination of flavors and textures: sweet-tart dried fruit, crunchy toasted almonds and bits of savory pancetta.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

574
Calories
23g
Protein
34g
Fat
45g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Ricotta Cheese 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim 174
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Red Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Apricot 1 medium (35g) 17
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Shallot 1 tbsp minced (10g) 7
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • Vegetable oil as needed
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 Tbs. finely chopped shallot
  • 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 10 oz. spinach
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup dried Turkish apricots, julienned
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • Shaved ricotta salata cheese for serving

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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