Spinach Salad in a Parmesan Frico Cup
- Level: Advanced
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 278
- Total Fat
- 21
- Saturated Fat
- 8
- Carbohydrates
- 8
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 4
- Protein
- 15
- Cholesterol
- 25
- Sodium
- 520
- Total: 1 hr
- Prep: 30 min
- Cook: 30 min
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.