Sunday I attended a community dinner barbeque. I had just returned home from Oneonta and was not in the mood for an extensive cooking experience or for going to Wegmans so I created this little dish from the contents of my cupboard and a bag of fresh spinach I bought at the farm stand (freshly picked that morning).
Spinach Bacon Salad
In a small pan, cook up 6-8 strips of bacon (I alway lean toward more so I can eat some before).
Rinsh bag of baby spinach leaves. Chop up 1/4 cup of onion and add to leaves.
When bacon is done cooking combine 2 tsp of bacon grease, 2 Tbl. rice vinegar, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, basil (fresh or dried), 1/4 tsp of cayenne, 2 tsp of maple syrup. Whisk together or combine in small jar and shake it up baby. Pour over spinach and onions and toss to coat.
Top spinach with crumbled bacon, 1/3 cup of chopped almonds, 1/3 cup of sunflower seed meats, and some shredded asiago cheese.
We ate this with sausage (of course), grilled corn and potatoes and pasta salad.
Summer has arrived ladies and gents!
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