Spinach, Walnut And Bacon Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 oz walnut pieces
5 tbsp olive oil
4 strips bacon, cut into pieces
2 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
10 oz fresh spinach leaves, shredded, large stalks removed
3 oz Danish blue cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Preparation

For the salad toppings, toast the walnut pieces in 1 tbsp oil 1 min, until lightly browned. Transfer to a large bowl. Add bacon to pan and cook 4-5 mins until crisp. Add to the bowl with the walnuts. Add 2 tbsp oil to pan. Fry the bread cubes 2-3 mins, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden. Add to bowl.
To assemble, add the spinach to the bowl and season well. Toss and divide between 4 plates. Sprinkle with the crumbled blue cheese and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and remaining oil to serve.