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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.

su-Cherry and Bacon Spinach Salad




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
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
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

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Amount per serving
Calories245
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g25%

Saturated Fat 7.1g36%
Cholesterol 28mg10%
Sodium 583mg26%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%

Dietary Fiber 2.5g9%
Protein 11g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.