Spinach, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Salad with Pecans

Spinach, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Salad with Pecans

Info

Rating
Calories
353.0
Protein
9.0
Sodium
331.0
Fat
34.0

Ingredients

1/2 lb sliced bacon
3/4 cup pecans
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 (10-oz) bag baby spinach
2 oz goat cheese, crumbled

Directions

  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp, then transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain. Reserve 3 tablespoons fat from skillet, discarding remainder. Crumble bacon.
  2. Toast pecans in 2 teaspoons olive oil in skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until 1 shade darker, then transfer to paper towels to drain. Season nuts with salt and pepper and coarsely chop.
  3. Heat reserved fat in a saucepan over moderately low heat until just warm. Remove pan from heat, then whisk in vinegar and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil until emulsified. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  4. Toss bacon, spinach, cheese, and half of nuts with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle salad with remaining nuts.