Wilted Spinach With Shallot Vinaigrette Recipes

WILTED SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Place the spinach in a large bowl.
• In a small skillet over med heat, warm the olive oil. Add the shallot, garlic, sugar, salt, pepper and oregano. Cook, stirring often until the shallot is slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.
• Pour the warm dressing over the spinach. Add the feta and olives and toss gently until the spinach is wilted. Serve right away.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC-HONEY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Trim, wash and dry the spinach thoroughly and place in a salad bowl.
• Coat a saute pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil and put over medium heat. Fry the prosciutto and garlic for a minute to flavor the oil, and then add the mushrooms and onions. Saute the mushrooms and onions until they are slightly brown and tender, about 3 minutes.
• Scrape the mixture on top of the spinach, return the pan to the stove. Add balsamic vinegar and scrape up the bits at the bottom of the pan. Add remaining oil and honey. Swirl pan around for a minute to warm the vinaigrette.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, top with Gorgonzola. Season with salt and pepper, toss, and serve immediately.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH PICKLED SHALLOTS AND SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, salt, pepper, and mustard. Drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly until the dressing is completely emulsified. Assemble all the ingredients for the salad on the counter top just before you are ready to serve it. Turn a gas or electric burner to medium high heat. Using an oven glove to protect your hands, heat a large stainless bowl until it is very hot. Add just under 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette, reserving the rest for another use. Swirl for a minute or two, until the vinaigrette is quite warm. Remove from the heat and quickly throw in the spinach leaves and the shallots. Immediately start tossing the salad mixture with tongs and, as soon as it begins to wilt, serve the salad, sprinkled with the toasted pipettes and, if desired, the cheese.
• Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and blanch the shallots for 1 minute. Drain in a colander. When the shallots are cool enough to handle, peel them. In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, wine, sugar, mustard seeds, peppercorns, chile flakes, and salt. Stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Add the shallots and bring the liquid to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and let cool completely. Transfer the shallots and all the liquid into a sterilized jar, cover tightly, and use as directed in this recipe, or keep for up to 2 weeks.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place spinach in a large bowl.
• Place shallot, vinegar and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Cook, stirring often, until the liquid is nearly evaporated.
• Add almonds and paprika (if using) and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
• Stir in broth and olives and bring to a simmer.
• Immediately pour the dressing over the spinach and toss until slightly wilted.
• Serve.

WILTED SPINACH AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• rinse the spinach and toss with craisins and feta.
• fry bacon until crisp, drain and chop.
• turn off heat, but while the pan is still hot add shallot and garlic to the bacon drippings.
• cook until the garlic is lightly browned, returning the heat if necessary.
• Deglaze the pan with the balsamic vinegar and lemon juice.
• toss with spinach and serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the spinach, strawberries, Gorgonzola cheese, and pecans in a large bowl.
• Stir the balsamic vinegar and honey together in a bowl; slowly stream the olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.