Smoked Spinach Salad Recipe
Smoked spinach salad, blackberry-walnut vinaigrette, apples, caramelized walnuts, pickled red onions, nettle sheep cheese
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Vinaigrette
Caramelized Walnuts
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Spinach
In a large bowl, wash and dry the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly. Place them in a serving bowl.
- 2
- 3
- 4
Crumble Cheese
Crumble the nettle sheep cheese over the salad for added flavor.
Vinaigrette Preparation
- 5
Make the Vinaigrette
In a blender, combine the blackberries, walnut oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Caramelized Walnuts Preparation
- 6
Caramelize the Walnuts
In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the walnuts and brown sugar, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes until the nuts are golden and caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool.
Assembly
- 7
Combine Salad and Vinaigrette
Drizzle the prepared blackberry-walnut vinaigrette over the spinach salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- 8
Top with Caramelized Walnuts
Sprinkle the caramelized walnuts over the top of the salad just before serving.