Gnocchi And Wilted Spinach Salad
- 1 lb packaged gnocchi
- 5 -6 ounces baby spinach leaves
- 4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup walnut pieces
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 1/4 nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup dried cherries (optional)
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and sizzle until red and crispy.
- Add the shallots to the bacon and saute for 1-2 minutes. Then add the walnuts and nutmeg.
- Meanwhile drop the gnocchi into the boiling water. Cook until all the gnocchi are floating~3-4 minutes. Once the gnocchi is ready, use a slotted spoon to transfer it to the skillet.
- Add the cherries and stir. Finally add the lemon juice, honey and 2-3 Tb. of pasta water. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the spinach in a large bowl. Pour the hot gnocchi mixture over the spinach and toss. Serve immediately!
- Makes 4 dinner portions, or 8 first-course portions.
packaged gnocchi, baby spinach, bacon, shallots, walnut pieces, lemon, nutmeg, nutmeg, honey, dried cherries
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/gnocchi-and-wilted-spinach-salad-445856 (may not work)