Cherry and Bacon Spinach Salad

Ingredients

• 8 ounces baby spinach 
• 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar 
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 2 ounces aged manchego cheese shaved
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 8 ounces rainier cherries pitted
• 8 ounces bacon thick-cut cut into 1-in. pieces

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels

Directions

1. Cook bacon in a large frying pan over medium heat, stirring often, until crisp, about 10 minutes.
2. Drain on paper towels and reserve bacon grease.
3. Put spinach, cherries, vinegar, oil, salt, and 2 tbsp. reserved bacon fat in a serving bowl; toss to coat.
4. Sprinkle with bacon pieces and top with cheese.