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)

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and sizzle until red and crispy.
3. Add the shallots to the bacon and saute for 1-2 minutes. Then add the walnuts and nutmeg.
4. 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.
5. Add the cherries and stir. Finally add the lemon juice, honey and 2-3 Tb. of pasta water. Salt and pepper to taste.
6. Place the spinach in a large bowl. Pour the hot gnocchi mixture over the spinach and toss. Serve immediately!
7. 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)