Warm Spinach salad with bacon and pine nuts

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 slices streaky bacon, cut into 1 cm pieces
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 lb spinach leaves, trimmed,washed and spun dry
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tbsp of oil in heavy frying pan over medium- high heat until hot, but not smoking.

2. 2

   Add the bacon and saute, stirring occasionally for 4 mins or until browned.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to a minimum, add pine nuts and cook for 1 min, stirring occasionally Add the garlic and cook, stirring for 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add the spinach, vinegar and remaining tbsp of oil and cook, tossing gently for 15 seconds, or until the spinach is warm and a bit wilted.

5. 5

   Transfer to serving plates, sprinkle with parmesan and serve immediately.