Insalata Di Spinaci Recipe
baby spinach with candied walnuts, dry figs and crumbled goat cheese in a honey balsamic vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Candied Walnuts
Fruits
Cheese
Vinaigrette
Method
Preparation of Candied Walnuts
- 1
- 2
Add Sugar
Sprinkle the granulated sugar over the walnuts and stir constantly until the sugar has melted and coats the walnuts, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Cool the Walnuts
Remove the walnuts from heat and spread them out on a baking sheet to cool completely.
Vinaigrette Preparation
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Salad Assembly
- 5
Prepare Spinach
In a large salad bowl, place the baby spinach as the base.
- 6
Add Figs and Cheese
Chop the dried figs into quarters and sprinkle them over the spinach. Crumble the goat cheese on top.
- 7
Add Candied Walnuts
Once cooled, add the candied walnuts to the salad.
- 8
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the honey balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
