Hot And Sour Spinach Salad

Name: Hot And Sour Spinach Salad
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Four servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 lemons, thinly sliced; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cloves garlic, roasted, peeled and chopped; 1/4 pound pancetta, cut into small dice; 4 cups steamed spinach; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

By Molly O'Neill

Total Time: 45 minutes
Rating: 3(5)
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Ingredients

Yield:Four servings

2lemons, thinly sliced
2cups water
2tablespoons sugar
1teaspoon salt
2cloves garlic, roasted, peeled and chopped
¼pound pancetta, cut into small dice
4cups steamed spinach
1teaspoon fresh ground pepper

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Preparation

Step 1
Combine the sliced lemons, water, sugar and salt in a saucepan. Simmer until the lemons are tender, about 20 minutes. Put the lemons, their liquid and garlic in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Transfer to a large glass or ceramic bowl. Set aside.
Step 2
Render the pancetta in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, take the pancetta out of the pan and drain on paper towels. Pour out all but 1 tablespoon of the fat. Add the spinach to the skillet. Saute over high heat until the spinach is warmed, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach to the lemon sauce and toss. Season with pepper.