Empress spinach salad
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1½ | pounds | FRESH SPINACH,UNCOOKED |
| 2 | PIMIENTOS DRAINED & DICED | |
| 2 | slices | BACON, CRISP-COOKED, FINELY CHOPPED, RESERVE BACON FAT FOR DRESSING |
| 2 | EGGS, HARD-COOKED & CHOPPED | |
| ¼ | cup | OLIVE OIL |
| 3 | tablespoons | WINE VINEGAR |
| 1 | pinch | SALT |
| 1 | pinch | PEPPER, FRESH GROUND |
| 1 | CLOVE GARLIC,MASHED | |
| 3 | ANCHOVY FILETS, MINCED OR MASHED | |
| ½ | LEMON, JUICE OF | |
Directions
Wash spinach carefully several times to get rid of all sand. Or buy pre-washed & trimmed fresh spinach, give it a quick wash, and dry well. place spinach in a bowl, add pimientos,bacons & eggs. Combine oil & vinegar in second bowl. Add salt,pepper,garlic,anchovies & lemon juice. Mix well. When ready to serve, discard bits of garlic; pour dressing & warm bacon grease together and stir until blended.
Pour over spinach, toss well and serve. Temperature(s): COLD Effort: EASY Time: 00:20 Source: CHINA ROW Comments: CANNERY ROW; MONTEREY Comments: ROBERT MONDAVI NAPA GAMAY