Spinach Salad With Pineapple Prosciutto And Shallot Dressing Recipes

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoons oil in a nonreactive small saute pan or skillet over medium heat.
• Add the shallots and reduce the heat to medium-low.
• Add salt and cook 4-5 minutes, until the shallots soften.
• Remove the pan from the heat and add the vinegar, then return to the heat and add the sugar and then the pepper.
• Whisk in the rest of the oil; taste and adjust seasoning as needed; remove the pan from the heat and keep warm; set aside.
• Divide the spinach among the plates.
• Divide the pineapple and prosciutto strips evenly among the plates, placing them on top of the spinach.
• Spoon the warm dressing over each salad and serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook the bacon over moderate heat, turning it, until it is crisp, transfer it to paper towels to drain, and discard all but 2 tablespoons of the fat. In the fat remaining in the skillet cook the shallot and the apple over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute, add the vinegar, the cider, and salt and pepper to taste, and boil the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it is reduced to about 1/2 cup. Whisk in the mustard, the oil, and salt and pepper to taste. In a large bowl toss the spinach with the warm dressing until it is just wilted and sprinkle the salad with the bacon.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Stir in shallots and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Add spinach, sprinkle with salt and pepper; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes until leaves are wilted and reduced.

Steps:

• Place spinach into a large serving bowl, top with hard-cooked eggs, mushrooms, 4 crumbled strips of bacon, Swiss cheese, and almonds.
• Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic, and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and 2 crumbled strips of bacon; season to taste with salt and pepper, then cook until hot.
• Pour hot dressing over spinach and toss to coat.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly colored, about 2 minutes. Place bread in a bowl. Toss with the warm oil and garlic cloves, cheese and, 1/4 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Arrange croutons on a large baking sheet. Toast, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool.
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
• In a large bowl, combine spinach, prosciutto, persimmon, and croutons. Add dressing and toss well. Taste and add more seasonings, oil and/or vinegar if necessary.