Spinach Salad in a Parmesan Frico Cup

Giada De Laurentiis

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Special Single Servings

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Total Time:
1 hr 0 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Yield:
6 servings
Level:
Difficult
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Ingredients

For the Parmesan Frico Cups:

  • 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan

For the Citrus Vinaigrette:

For the Spinach Salad:

  • 6 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 6 cups)
  • 1 orange, cut into segments
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • Special equipment: a silpat mat, a muffin tin, and a small drinking glass

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

For the Parmesan Frico Cups:

Place a silpat mat on a baking sheet. Place 6 (1/4-cup) mounds of Parmesan cheese on the mat and gently tap down until each mound is flat and 4 1/2 to 5 inches in diameter. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Working quickly, use a thin spatula to transfer the Parmesan Frico to a muffin tin. Gently place a small drinking glass on top of the Parmesan Frico to mold it into the shape 1 of the muffin cups. Let cool until firm, about 5 minutes. Continue with the remaining Parmesan cheese.

For the Citrus Vinaigrette:

Combine all the ingredients in a jar or a tight-sealing plastic container. Shake to blend.

For the Spinach Salad:

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to combine. Divide the salad among the Parmesan Frico Cups and serve immediately.

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Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Rich, buttery white wine

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  • on September 26, 2011

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    best salad recipe ever. The dressing alone was amazing.

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  • on September 06, 2011

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    Made with Asiago cheese (as that's what I had on hand. Turned out beautifully. The whole family enjoyed them and I will make them again.

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  • on August 04, 2011

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    YUM is all I can say!

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