Gnocchi and Wilted Spinach Salad
By: Sommer
Published: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - 7:41pm

Ingredients




1 pound packaged gnocchi
6 ounces baby spinach leaves
4 strips thick cut bacon, chopped
2 shallots, thinly sliced
3/4 cup walnut pieces
1 juice of lemon
1/4 + tsp. nutmeg
2 tablespoons Honey
1/2 cup dried cherries (optional)

Preparation

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 sauté 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!

About


So this isn't the lightest salad to start off the New Year. I admit it! BUT it IS the salad that will have everyone asking for seconds and thirds. A double helping of greens, people, doesn't that count for something?