Directions:
- Wash and dry spinach (or buy bagged, pre-washed spinach). Small dice (1/4 x 1/4 ) the pancetta, crisp iton low heat and drain off the fat, reserving 2 tablespoons. Set aside. Crumble the blue cheese and set aside Zest the lemons then cut in half and juice. In a saucepan boil 2 cups salt water. Blanch the lemon zest by dropping it into boiling water for 10-20 seconds. Remove zest and immediately run under cold water. Set aside.
- Saute the minced shallots in reserved fat until translucent. Add half of the capers, half of the blanched zest and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Warm over heat. In a bowl toss the spinach, remaining capers, pancetta and crumbled cheese. Toss the salad with warm dressing Garnish with remaining zest and toasted almonds and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 373.67 Kcal (1564 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 261.54 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 29.06g | 45% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 29.29mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 654.41mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 849.61mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbs | 17.59g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 5.74g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9g | 24% | |
| Protein | 16.1g | 32% | |
| Vitamin C | 39.5mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 271.9mg | 27% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 178.59 Kcal (748 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 125 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 13.89g | 45% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 312.77mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 406.06mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbs | 8.41g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 2.74g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.82g | 24% | |
| Protein | 7.7g | 32% | |
| Vitamin C | 18.9mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 129.9mg | 27% | |
* 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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