Empress spinach salad

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1½ pounds FRESH SPINACH,UNCOOKED
2 PIMIENTOS DRAINED & DICED
2 slices BACON, CRISP-COOKED, FINELY CHOPPED, RESERVE BACON FAT FOR DRESSING
2 EGGS, HARD-COOKED & CHOPPED
¼ cup OLIVE OIL
3 tablespoons WINE VINEGAR
1 pinch SALT
1 pinch PEPPER, FRESH GROUND
1 CLOVE GARLIC,MASHED
3 ANCHOVY FILETS, MINCED OR MASHED
½ LEMON, JUICE OF

Directions

Wash spinach carefully several times to get rid of all sand. Or buy pre-washed & trimmed fresh spinach, give it a quick wash, and dry well. place spinach in a bowl, add pimientos,bacons & eggs. Combine oil & vinegar in second bowl. Add salt,pepper,garlic,anchovies & lemon juice. Mix well. When ready to serve, discard bits of garlic; pour dressing & warm bacon grease together and stir until blended.

Pour over spinach, toss well and serve. Temperature(s): COLD Effort: EASY Time: 00:20 Source: CHINA ROW Comments: CANNERY ROW; MONTEREY Comments: ROBERT MONDAVI NAPA GAMAY

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