Gnocchi and Wilted Spinach Salad

Ingredients

• •1 pound gnocchi
• •6 ounces baby spinach
• •4 strips bacon
• •2 shallots
• •¾ cup walnut pieces
• •1 lemon
• •¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• •2 tablespoons honey
• •½ cup cherries
• •¼ teaspoon salt

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. 2Place a large skillet over medium heat.
3. 3Add the bacon and sizzle until browned and crispy.
4. 4Add the shallots to the bacon and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
5. 5Then add the walnuts and nutmeg.
6. 6Meanwhile drop the gnocchi into the boiling water.
7. 7Cook until all the gnocchi are floating~3-4 minutes.
8. 8Once the gnocchi is ready, use a slotted spoon to transfer it to the skillet.
9. 9Add the cherries.
10. 10Stir.
11. 11Finally add the lemon juice, honey and 2-3 Tb. of pasta water.
12. 12Salt and pepper to taste.
13. 13Place the spinach in a large bowl.
14. 14Pour the hot gnocchi mixture over the spinach.
15. 15Toss.
16. 16Serve immediately!