SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON AND BROWN -SUGAR WALNUTS

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Categories     Salad     Side     Lettuce

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
6 tbsp olive oil
8 bacon slices, chopped
10 c fresh spinach leaves
1 1/4 c basil leaves
12 oz grape tomatoes
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp brown sugar
1/8 tsp allspice
1 c walnut halves
1 tbsp molasses

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, mustard, thyme and garlic in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season with pepper. Combine spinach, basil, tomatoes in large bowl. Add bacon and walnuts from below. Melt butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add sugar and allspice. Stir until sugar dissolves and syrup bubbles. Add walnuts; stir until coated. Add molasses, and toss to coat. Transfer to foil and cool.

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