Prawn Spinach Salad with Fennel

By Howie

Ingredients

• 8 tb olive oil
• 1 tb fennel, crushed
• 1 tsp dried red pepper flakes
• 1 head spinach or arugula
• 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
• 1 3/4 lb large prawns, uncooked
• 5 thick bacon slices, cut and crisped (save fat)
• 5 tb olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 tb shallots, minced
• 1 tb garlic, minced
• 1 tb brown sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1) Chop prawns, sliced into thirds. Put prawns on skewers and marinate 1/2 hour with fennel bulbs.
2) Grill fennel and prawns.
3) Whisk in all ingredients into 3 tb of fat.
4) Heat salad dressing and pour over all.
5) Toss and add all ingredients.