This week we’re featuring a recipe from my friend, Chef Frank Giglio, of Three Lily Farm. This classic spring recipe pairs the sweetness of strawberries with fresh, crisp spinach. A bright sherry-bacon vinaigrette adds just the right pop of flavor that is balanced with the fatty addition of avocado.
Ingredients
- 2 strips of crispy cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
- 2 big handfuls of spinach
- 8 strawberries, cut in half
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon turkey bacon Fat, melted
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- Pinch of sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper
Method
Step 1
Cook the turkey bacon in a heavy bottomed pan until crispy. Set aside and reserve the Fat for preparing the dressing.
Step 2
Wash and then dry the spinach. Tear into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
Step 3
Prep the berries and avocado, and then add to the spinach.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the turkey bacon Fat, olive oil and vinegar. Add the pepper and pour over the greens.
Step 5
Toss to distribute the dressing and divide onto two plates.
Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 332, Fat 30 g, saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 5 g, carbohydrate 16 g, Sodium 179 mg