Spinach, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Salad with Pecans Recipe

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Spinach, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Salad with Pecans
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb sliced bacon
  • 3/4 cup pecans
  • 3 tbsp plus 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 (10-oz) bag baby spinach

Directions:

  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp, then transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain. Reserve 3 tablespoons fat from skillet, discarding remainder. Crumble bacon.
  2. Toast pecans in 2 teaspoons olive oil in skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until 1 shade darker, then transfer to paper towels to drain. Season nuts with salt and pepper and coarsely chop.
  3. Heat reserved fat in a saucepan over moderately low heat until just warm. Remove pan from heat, then whisk in vinegar and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil until emulsified. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  4. Toss bacon, spinach, cheese, and half of nuts with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle salad with remaining nuts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 470.52 Kcal (1970 kJ)
Calories from fat 423.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.03g 72%
Cholesterol 9.92mg 3%
Sodium 214.59mg 9%
Potassium 351.15mg 7%
Total Carbs 4.95g 2%
Sugars 1.75g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.76g 11%
Protein 10.94g 22%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 112.4mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 503.18 Kcal (2107 kJ)
Calories from fat 452.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.29g 72%
Cholesterol 10.61mg 3%
Sodium 229.49mg 9%
Potassium 375.53mg 7%
Total Carbs 5.29g 2%
Sugars 1.87g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.95g 11%
Protein 11.7g 22%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 120.2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.8
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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