Spinach Salad in a Parmesan Frico Cup

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Special Single Servings

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (52)

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Difficult
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 1 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

For the Parmesan Frico Cups:

1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan

For the Citrus Vinaigrette:

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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

Directions

Special equipment: a silpat mat, a muffin tin, and a small drinking glass

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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recipe Spinach Salad in a Parmesan Frico Cup
russo friday harbor, WA 11-03-2009
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Judie...dont be a hater!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Vinaigrette is a mixture (emulsion) of vinegar (or sometimes citrus juice) and oil, often flavored with herbs, spices, and... other ingredients. It is used most commonly as a salad dressing but also as a sauce or marinade. Do yourself a favor...dont applaud your own ignorance before you've qualified the facts. Furthermore, these reviews are to account experiences with the recipe/s. Not a forum for unsubstantiated insults.Read more
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BOB GRAND RAPIDS, MI 11-03-2009
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A LITTLE HUMOR - OK OK { VERY LITTLE }
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I AM CONFUSED ???? HOW DOES ONE MAKE VINAIGRETTE DRESSING WITHOUT USING VINEGAR ???? - IS THIS LIKE COOKING A CHUCK ROAST... WITHOUT USING MEAT ??? ----- FOOD FOR THOUGHT ---- JUDIE Read more
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Deb Pittsfield, MA 06-27-2009
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these frico cups are certainly that
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

delish but the cups can be a challenge if you do not use the better parm reg cheese.many of us have the pure grated.. and... that was a waste of time. but second run through.. great!Read more
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Ali Jacksonville, FL 06-24-2009
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It's all in the cheese
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is a tasty dish, for certain. I thought when I watched the episode that Giada used grated cheese from a tub (could be a... faulty memory...) so that was what I tried first. Okay, that was a waste of time and money. The grated cheese just browned up and stayed powdery. I don't normally buy that stuff, so it's not a big deal, since I had the "good stuff" - a block of Parmigiano-Reggiano on hand. So on to attempt two: I grated that with my Microplane, but because it was so fluffy I needed to use more than 1/4 cup to have the right sized circle. In fact, I think I could have used closer to 1/2 cup than the amount I did use. In any case, I put these in the oven just as the directions recommended, and voila! Golden parmy perfection! I laid them over inverted custard cups with my spatula, and they made nice little bowls. My husband made sure he ate every crumb!Read more
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Renie Mer Rouge, LA 06-18-2009
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Fabulous!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just tried this recipe & it turned out fantastic.....I did mix 1/2 grated Parmesan in the shaker container then 1/2 ... Freshly shredded 3 cheese blend in plastic bowl container and they turned out beautifully....This is a KEEPER!!!! ~Smiles~Read more
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Kathy Los Altos, CA 06-14-2009
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Worth Experimenting
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Like many of the other reviewers, my first effort with the cheese cups failed. I took one of the reviewers recommendations... and mixed the Parmesan with some other better melting cheeses and this was the trick. I even used a packaged 5 Italian cheese grated mixture and they came out perfectly! The taste good and make a pretty presentation. One other hint is to watch them carefully in the oven. My oven needed to be at 350 and exactly 8 minutes. Then let them cool about 2 minutes before forming the cup.Read more