SPINACH SALAD IN PARMESAN FRICO CUPS (GIADA DE LAURENTIIS)

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You can add a dash of fresh herbs such as thyme, basil, parsley, and/or oregano to the frico during cooking to spice them up a bit for added flavor.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 4 cups)
1 orange, cut into segments
1/3 cup almonds, sliced and toasted
1/2 red onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. CITRUS VINAIGRETTE: Combine all the ingredients in a jar or a tight-sealing plastic container. Shake to blend.
  • FRICO CUPS: Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Place 4 (1/4-cup) mounds of Parmesan cheese on the mat and gently tap down until each mound is flat and about 5 inches in diameter. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
  • Meanwhile, invert a muffin pan onto the counter. Working quickly, use a thin spatula to transfer each of the Frico onto the inverted muffin tin (to form upside-down cups). Let cool until firm, about 5 minutes.
  • SALAD & ASSEMBLY: In a large bowl, combine all the spinach salad ingredients. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Divide the salad among the Parmesan Frico Cups. Serve immediately.

Hira Islam
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my frico cups didn't turn out crispy. They were more like soft cheese crackers.


Jaime McDaniel
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and the frico cups are a fun and easy way to serve it.


Mac O
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I wanted to make this salad for a potluck, so I doubled the recipe. It was a big hit! Everyone loved the frico cups and the dressing.


Oishi 3
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the walnuts from the recipe. The salad was still delicious.


Paul Chhetri
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I couldn't find parmesan cheese, so I used romano cheese instead. The salad still turned out great!


Bahram Said
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This salad was just okay. The frico cups were a bit too greasy for my taste and the dressing was a little bland. I think I'll stick to my regular spinach salad recipe.


Mubashir Wazir
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I'm not a big fan of spinach salads, but this one was actually really good. The parmesan frico cups were a nice touch and the dressing was light and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Shoaib ali Ursani
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I also added some crumbled bacon and chopped walnuts to the salad for a little extra flavor and texture.


Asakhanya Bacela
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The frico cups are a great way to add a little something extra to the salad.


Marcel Henry Nwamanna
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Yum! I made this salad for lunch today and it was so good. The frico cups were a nice touch and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Evance Oyugi
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the salad turned out perfectly. The frico cups were a little tricky to make, but they were worth the effort. The salad was light and refreshing, and the dressing was delicious.


KEANNDRA SMITH
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I was skeptical about the parmesan frico cups, but they turned out to be amazing! They were crispy and flavorful, and they held the salad perfectly. The dressing was also delicious, and I loved the combination of flavors.


md. tayef
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This spinach salad recipe was a hit at my dinner party last night! The parmesan frico cups were a unique and delicious way to serve the salad, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I highly recommend trying this recipe if you're looking for a new