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Salad of Baby Spinach, Crispy Bacon and Cheese Croutons Recipe

Salad of Baby Spinach, Crispy Bacon and Cheese Croutons Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 loaf crusty sourdough bread (14.5-oz)
2 oz butter
1 oz sharp cheddar cheese
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
6 tbsp grapeseed oil
2 1/2 g roughly chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
salt & freshly ground black pepper
8 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and stems removed
8 slices bacon
12 cherry tomatoes , halve

Directions:

To prepare the cheese croutons: Preheat the oven to 400°F/205°C Using a serrated bread knife, remove the crusts from the sourdough bread then tear or cut the bread into 1-inch/2.5-cm pieces.
Place the bread pieces on a baking sheet. Toast the bread in the oven for 8 minutes or until it is dry and crisp, stirring the bread pieces halfway through baking to ensure they cook evenly.
Melt the butter in a heavy based large sauté pan over a medium heat. Add the croutons and toss to coat with the butter. Arrange the butter-coated croutons closely together but in a single layer on the same baking sheet.
Sprinkle the cheese generously over the croutons and return to the oven for about 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the croutons are golden. Remove the croutons from the oven and set aside until cool.
To prepare the vinaigrette dressing: Place the vinegar in a medium sized bowl. Slowly add the oil whilst constantly whisking to blend. Whisk in the parsley. Season the vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
To prepare the crispy bacon and serve the salad:.
Preheat a grill pan or griddle over moderate heat and grill the bacon about 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until nice and crisp. Transfer the bacon to paper towels.
Meanwhile, toss the baby spinach leaves in a large bowl with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper. Divide the salad among 4 serving plates. Place the bacon over the salads. Garnish the salads with the cherry tomatoes and croutons, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	875.3 Kcal (3665 kJ)
Calories from fat	516.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	57.41g	88%
Cholesterol	71.05mg	24%
Sodium	979.04mg	41%
Potassium	1029.27mg	22%
Total Carbs	68.13g	23%
Sugars	8.67g	35%
Dietary Fiber	5.13g	21%
Protein	24.28g	49%
Vitamin C	43.8mg	73%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	5.9mg	33%
Calcium	155mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	191.02 Kcal (800 kJ)
Calories from fat	112.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.53g	88%
Cholesterol	15.51mg	24%
Sodium	213.66mg	41%
Potassium	224.62mg	22%
Total Carbs	14.87g	23%
Sugars	1.89g	35%
Dietary Fiber	1.12g	21%
Protein	5.3g	49%
Vitamin C	9.6mg	73%
Iron	1.3mg	33%
Calcium	33.8mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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