Jul 14 2026
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Spinach Recipe

Inspired by Pepper Tree Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

Mushrooms, pine nuts, and baby spinach leaves topped with parmesan cheese and a warm bacon vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bacon Vinaigrette

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet.

  2. 2

    Make the Vinaigrette

    Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to the skillet with the bacon fat. Whisk to combine and heat gently until warm. Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Mushrooms

    In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté them for about 5 minutes until they are softened and lightly browned.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach, sautéed mushrooms, and pine nuts. Drizzle with the warm bacon vinaigrette and toss gently to coat.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Top the salad with grated Parmesan cheese and the crispy bacon. Serve immediately.

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