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Warm Watermelon and Bacon Salad
Recipes
Warm Watermelon and Bacon Salad
4 servings
20 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 1 shallot
  • 4 cups watermelon chunks
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • 2 oz Deli honey goat cheese

Steps

    1. Slice shallot thinly. Cut watermelon into ½-inch cubes. Cut bacon into ¼-inch pieces (wash hands).
    2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Place bacon in pan; cook 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain, leaving ¼ cup drippings in pan. Stir in shallots and cook 1–2 minutes until softened.
    3. Combine syrup, vinegar, and salt, then add to pan. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in watermelon; cook 2–3 minutes until watermelon is hot.
    4. Place spinach in large salad bowl and pour watermelon mixture over spinach; toss gently to lightly wilt. Crumble cheese over top; sprinkle with bacon and serve.

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 250, Total Fat 17g, Sat Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 25mg, Sodium 280mg, Total Carb 20g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 14g, (Incl. 4g Added Sugars), Protein 6g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 6%, Iron 10%, Potassium 4%