Lunch: Spinach Salad with Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Bourbon Vinaigrette

Recipe by Edward Lee Creamy and crunchy, hearty and light: This starter is a symphony of delectable contradictions. And kudos to Edward Lee for the ingeniously toothsome pairing of green apples and breakfast radishes.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Spinach Salad with Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Bourbon Vinaigrette

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

1/4 c. bourbon
3/4 c. olive oil
2 tbsp. apple-cider vinegar
1 tbsp. maple syrup
1/4 tsp. Sea salt
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
9 slice bacon
8 oz. fresh spinach
1/2 c. pecans
1 green apple
1 breakfast radish
4 oz. mild blue cheese

Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring bourbon to a boil. (If the alcohol in the bourbon ignites, quickly cover saucepan with a tight-fitting lid to tamp out the flame; then remove the lid.) Cook until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a ramekin and refrigerate until well chilled.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, syrup, salt, pepper, and reserved bourbon. Set aside.
In a small skillet over medium-low heat, cook bacon until crispy, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine spinach, pecans, apple, radish, blue cheese, and reserved bacon. Toss gently with reserved vinaigrette.

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