Gnocchi and Wilted Spinach Salad

Gnocchi and Wilted Spinach Salad

Gnocchi and Wilted Spinach Salad

45 minutes

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Details
  • Serving Size:   4
  • Dairy-Free:   True
  • Weight Watchers:   17 Points
Cuisine
  • Mediterranean
  • Italian
  • European
  • side dish
  • lunch
  • main course
  • salad
  • main dish
  • dinner
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound packaged gnocchi
  • 6 ounces baby spinach leaves
  • 4 strips thick cut bacon, chopped
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup walnut pieces
  • 1 juice of lemon
  • 1/4 + tsp. nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries (optional)
Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Place a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the bacon and sizzle until red and crispy.

Add the shallots to the bacon and saut for 1-2 minutes. Then add the walnuts and nutmeg.

Meanwhile drop the gnocchi into the boiling water. Cook until all the gnocchi are floating~3-4 minutes. Once the gnocchi is ready, use a slotted spoon to transfer it to the skillet.

Add the cherries and stir. Finally add the lemon juice, honey and 2-3 Tb. of pasta water. Salt and pepper to taste.

Place the spinach in a large bowl.

Pour the hot gnocchi mixture over the spinach and toss.

Serve immediately!

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