Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis

Spinach Salad in a Parmesan Frico Cup

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  • Level: Advanced
  • Total: 1 hr
  • Prep: 30 min
  • Cook: 30 min
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the Parmesan Frico Cups:

For the Citrus Vinaigrette:

For the Spinach Salad:

Directions

Special equipment:
a silpat mat, a muffin tin, and a small drinking glass
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. 
  2. For the Parmesan Frico Cups: 
  3. 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. 
  4. For the Citrus Vinaigrette: 
  5. Combine all the ingredients in a jar or a tight-sealing plastic container. Shake to blend. 
  6. For the Spinach Salad: 
  7. 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.