WARM SPINACH, MUSHROOM & GOAT CHEESE SALAD

WARM SPINACH, MUSHROOM & GOAT CHEESE SALAD image

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 Bacon slices chopped (apple smoked)
1 Large red bell pepper, cut lengthwise in thin strips
12 ounces Crimini mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 10 Ounce bag Spinach leaves
1/2 medium Red onion, cut into paper thin slices
2/3 cup Olive oil
1/3 cup White wine vinegar
4 ounces Chilled goat cheese, crumpled (about 1 cup)

Steps:

- Cook bacon in large skillet until brown and crips - Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towls - Add bell pepper to drippings in skillet and saute 2 minutes - Transfer bell pepper to large bowl - Add mushrooms to skillet - and saute for 4 minutes - Transfer to bowl - Add spinach and onion to bowl - Add oil, vinegar and 2 tbsps sugar to skillet - Bring to a bowl, whisking until sugar dissolves - Season with salt and pepper - Toss salad with enough dressing to coat - Plate & sprinkle with goat cheese