Imagine a salad that's not just a side dish, but a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your dining experience. Our Frisee and Baby Spinach Salad is a French-inspired creation that combines crisp, delicate greens with a symphony of textures and flavors. With just 15 minutes of preparation time, you'll craft a restaurant-quality dish that looks impressive, tastes extraordinary, and will have everyone asking, "Who's the chef?"
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: French
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 bunch frisee, washed and torn
- 2 cups baby spinach, washed
- 1/2 cup sliced radishes
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing the frisee and baby spinach thoroughly. Drain and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Thinly slice the red onion and radishes using a sharp knife, ensuring uniform, delicate cuts.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the torn frisee and baby spinach leaves, creating a light, mixed green base.
- Add the sliced radishes, red onion, and toasted walnuts to the greens.
- In a small separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to create a simple vinaigrette.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to ensure even coating of all ingredients.
- Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the top of the salad just before serving.
- Serve immediately to maintain the crisp texture of the greens and the warmth of the toasted walnuts.
Tips
- Greens Matter: Always wash and thoroughly dry your frisee and baby spinach to ensure a crisp, fresh texture. Excess moisture can make your salad soggy.
- Toasting Technique: When toasting walnuts, watch them carefully and stir frequently. They can burn quickly! Remove from heat when they're fragrant and lightly golden.
- Vinaigrette Secrets: Whisk your dressing ingredients just before serving to ensure the most vibrant flavor. For best results, add salt and pepper to taste and adjust the oil-to-vinegar ratio to suit your preference.
- Cheese Pro Tip: Crumble the goat cheese just before serving to maintain its creamy texture and prevent it from becoming too compact.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve immediately after dressing to preserve the salad's delicate texture and prevent wilting.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 10mg
