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Warm Watermelon & Bacon Salad

Here's how you make Warm Watermelon & Bacon Salad
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 shallot
  • 24 ounces watermelon (chunks, 4 cups)
  • 6 ounces sliced bacon (thick-cut bacon, 4 sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 bag (4 ounce) spinach (baby spinach)
  • 2 ounces goat cheese (goat cheese with honey)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Slice shallot thinly. Cut watermelon into 1/2-inch cubes. Cut bacon into 1/4-inch pieces.

  • Step 2: Preheat large sauté pan on medium heat for 2–3 minutes. Place bacon in pan; cook 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until crispy. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain, leaving 4 tablespoons fat in pan. Stir in shallots and cook 1–2 minutes or until softened.

  • Step 3: In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine maple syrup, vinegar, and salt. Add to the pan. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in watermelon. Cook for 2–3 minutes or until watermelon is hot.

  • Step 4: Place spinach in large salad bowl and pour watermelon mixture over spinach; toss to lightly wilt. Crumble cheese over top; sprinkle with bacon and serve immediately.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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