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Spinach, Almond, Gorgonzola and Crispy Lardon Salad

Spinach, Almond, Gorgonzola and Crispy Lardon Salad

Prep time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 5 mins

Ingredients

225g young spinach
170g pancetta, cubed (or lardons)
75g blanched almonds
100g gorgonzola (or other similar blue cheese)
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp Blue Dragon Dark Soy Sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp Blue Dragon Sesame Oil
1/2 tsp Blue Dragon Minced Ginger (or a small, 1cm piece of fresh ginger finely chopped)

Serves: 2

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Spinach, Almond, Gorgonzola and Crispy Lardon Salad

A delicious light salad with an Oriental touch that is perfect for a light lunch.

Preparation:

Fry the lardons over a medium to high heat until crispy. Leave to cool slightly.
In a clean, dry plan, briefly toast the almonds until golden brown. Roughly chop.
In a salad bowl, add the lardons and almonds to the spinach.
For the dressing, mix the remaining ingredients together and dress the leaves.
Divide between two bowls to serve.