Gnocchi and Wilted Spinach Salad

Ingredients

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

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Method

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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 red and crispy.
4. 4Add the shallots to the bacon and saut for 1-2 minutes. Then add the walnuts and nutmeg.
5. 5Meanwhile 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.
6. 6Add the cherries and stir. Finally add the lemon juice, honey and 2-3 Tb. of pasta water. Salt and pepper to taste.
7. 7Place the spinach in a large bowl.
8. 8Pour the hot gnocchi mixture over the spinach and toss.
9. 9Serve immediately!