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Mango-Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette



Sourced from Southern Living Magazine This is a delicious partner for grilled fish. Don’t forget fresh crusty bread to soak up every bit of the warm vinaigrette.


Makes 4 servings


Total time: 18 Minutes


Ingredients

4 thick bacon slices, diced

1/2 medium-size red onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon honey

1 (9-oz.) package fresh spinach1 mango, peeled and diced

1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco (fresh Mexican cheese)

Salt and pepper to taste


Preparation

1. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet.

2. Sauté onion in hot drippings 2 to 3 minutes or until soft. Add vinegar, lime juice, and honey; cook 2 minutes, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet.

3. Place spinach in a serving bowl. Add warm vinaigrette, and toss to coat. Top with mango, queso fresco, and bacon; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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