HOT AND SOUR SPINACH SALAD

Hot And Sour Spinach Salad image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 45m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 lemons, thinly sliced
2 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, roasted, peeled and chopped
1/4 pound pancetta, cut into small dice
4 cups steamed spinach
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Combine the sliced lemons, water, sugar and salt in a saucepan. Simmer until the lemons are tender, about 20 minutes. Put the lemons, their liquid and garlic in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Transfer to a large glass or ceramic bowl. Set aside.
Render the pancetta in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, take the pancetta out of the pan and drain on paper towels. Pour out all but 1 tablespoon of the fat. Add the spinach to the skillet. Saute over high heat until the spinach is warmed, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach to the lemon sauce and toss. Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 162, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 499 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams