Dairy free

Gnocchi and wilted spinach salad

Name: Gnocchi and wilted spinach salad
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound gnocchi; 6 ounces baby spinach leaves; 4 strips thick-cut bacon; 2 shallot; 0.75 cup chopped walnuts; 1 lemon juice; 0.25 ground nutmeg; 2 Tbsps runny honey; 0.5 cup dried cherries

A Mediterranean-inspired recipe, this Gnocchi and Wilted Spinach Salad is dairy-free and packed with nutrients. It includes baby spinach leaves, lemon juice, honey, and shallots for a refreshing flavor. This dish is perfect for a light and flavorful meal, fitting well into a plant-based diet.

Ingredients

gnocchi

1 pound

baby spinach leaves

6 ounces

thick-cut bacon

4 strips

shallot

chopped walnuts

0.75 cup

lemon juice

ground nutmeg

0.25

runny honey

2 Tbsps

dried cherries

0.5 cup

Method

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Place a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the bacon and sizzle until red and crispy.
Add the shallots to the bacon and saut for 1-2 minutes. Then add the walnuts and nutmeg.
Meanwhile drop the gnocchi into the boiling water. Cook until all the gnocchi are floating~3-4 minutes. Once the gnocchi is ready, use a slotted spoon to transfer it to the skillet.
Add the cherries and stir. Finally add the lemon juice, honey and 2-3 Tb. of pasta water. Salt and pepper to taste.
Place the spinach in a large bowl.
Pour the hot gnocchi mixture over the spinach and toss.
Serve immediately!

Nutrition:

578 kcal

Carbs

67 g

Fat

29 g

Protein

15 g

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