Photo: Spinach Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 slices prosciutto
- 2 oranges, zested
- 2 small oranges, juiced or 1 large orange, juiced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 10 to 12 ounces pre-washed spinach
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the prosciutto slices on a baking sheet and bake until just crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Crumble the prosciutto slices into a container and store in the refrigerator.
In a blender, combine the orange zest, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until combined. Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator.
To serve, put the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with enough of the vinaigrette to coat the spinach. Sprinkle with the crisp prosciutto crumbles, toss again, and serve.
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By rgw777
Houston
on November 15, 2011
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Another winner from Giada! I got caught with only one orange, but i just cut back on the oil also...after washing and drying the spinach, i put everything in the fridge for an hour or so then added a little shaved Asiago and I tell ya, this one would make a bulldog romance his chain! Great job Giada!
By VivPDX
Portland, OR
on November 09, 2011
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Was in absolute SHOCK reading any negative reviews regarding this salad or dressing in general. I'm a huge Giada fan and always use her recipes, never had anything even remotely bad from her. I used this salad dressing over arugula, beets, goat cheese, and orange segments, for a change from the spinach. The dressing was incredible!! Had several friends over recently for a dinner party, two people begged me for recipe of dressing! This is a total winner, no matter what lettuce/vegetable you use. I used just one large orange for zest and juice, and used only 1/2 cup of olive oil (instead of 3/4 C to cut back on fat slightly. So good!!!
By lyms
on July 19, 2011
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Great basic spinach salad - we added thinly sliced red onion & toasted pine nuts & walnuts. Husband loved the prosciutto!
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