Many thanks to our friend Don, who sent us his fabulous spinach salad recipe. Have one of your own to share? Send it to cinzia@tenutegiachi.com.
Recipe
Spinach salad
Ingredients:
- 2-6 oz bags of spinach
- 2 large eggs, hard boiled and sliced
- 12 oz pancetta, cubed
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper
- 1 small red onion, sliced thin
- 25 cups crumbled feta cheese
1
Wash
Wash and dry the spinach, then place it in a large bowl.
2
Fry
Fry the pancetta and drain it on paper towels. Add enough oil to the pan to make 3 tablespoons, then whisk in the vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper over low heat.
3
Pour
Pour the warm dressing over the spinach and toss to coat and wilt it, then place the spinach in a low serving bowl.
4
Add
Add the onions, sliced eggs and feta cheese - chopped olives are a nice addition too.
Food & wine pairing
Chianti.
