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Ingredients 3 strips thickly sliced lean bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, minced 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard 1 teaspoon chopped thyme 2 small plums, sliced into thin wedges, or 4 fresh purple figs, quartered One 5-ounce bag of baby spinach Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup marcona or other salted roasted almonds, coarsely chopped 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese, such as Cabrales 1/4 pound thinly sliced serrano ham or prosciutto (8 slices) Directions In a large skillet, cook the bacon in the olive oil over moderately high heat until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes