Yield: 6 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1½ pounds | FRESH SPINACH,UNCOOKED |
| 2 \N | PIMIENTOS DRAINED & DICED |
| 2 slices | BACON, CRISP-COOKED, FINELY CHOPPED, RESERVE BACON FAT FOR DRESSING |
| 2 \N | EGGS, HARD-COOKED & CHOPPED |
| ¼ cup | OLIVE OIL |
| 3 tablespoons | WINE VINEGAR |
| 1 pinch | SALT |
| 1 pinch | PEPPER, FRESH GROUND |
| 1 \N | CLOVE GARLIC,MASHED |
| 3 \N | ANCHOVY FILETS, MINCED OR MASHED |
| ½ \N | LEMON, JUICE OF |
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