Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 oz sliced pancetta (Italian unsmoked cured bacon), chopped
  • 1 lb red cabbage, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 1 (5-oz) bag baby spinach, any tough stems discarded

Method

  • Mash garlic with salt to a paste.
  • Whisk together garlic paste, mustard, honey, and vinegar, then add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • Toast pine nuts in a dry large heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until beginning to turn golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Add pancetta and cook until browned and crisp, about 2 minutes.
  • Add cabbage, tossing to combine, and cook, covered, until wilted and just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add spinach, stirring gently until it just begins to wilt.
  • Remove pan from heat.
  • Add vinaigrette and toss.
  • Serve immediately.