Spinach And Persimmon Salad With Citrus Dressing Food

SPINACH AND PERSIMMON SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix vinegar, marmalade, and sesame oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add spinach, persimmons, and pecans. Mix gently to coat with dressing.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM SPICY CITRUS DRESSING

Steps:

• Wash, trim and dry the spinach.
• Cut the red pepper in to decorative strips.
• Make the dressing: In a small pan, combine the juices and the oil over medium heat.
• Heat, stirring briskly until bubbling and the oil begins to emulsify with the juices.
• Add the cream cheese and stir until it is entirely melted and incorporated.
• Add the chili flakes and take off the heat.
• Arrange the spinach and the red pepper on 2 plates.
• Sprinkle the sunflower seeds on top of the salads and around the edge of the plate.
• (Can be made ahead of time up to this point).
• Strain the dressing through a fine seive.
• Return to the pan and reheat if it is not still warm.
• Pour hot over the salads and enjoy immediately.

CITRUS SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the honey, lime juice, lime zest and nutmeg; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream until dressing is thickened. , In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, oranges and grapefruit. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with onion. Serve immediately.

CITRUS SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Toss spinach, onion, oranges and pine nuts together.
• Whisk together all dressing ingredients.
• Pour over salad and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients for the Citrus Vinaigrette in a jar or a tight-sealing plastic container. Shake to blend.
• Combine the spinach, orange segments, almonds, red onion, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss with the Citrus Vinaigrette. Serve on individual plates, topped with 1 or 2 Parmesan Frico.
• Note
• To cut orange segments, first use a small sharp knife to cut off the top and bottom of the orange. Stand the orange on one of the cut ends and make long, straight cuts to slice away all of the peel and white pith. Hold the peeled orange in your palm and cut on each side of the membranes to free the segments.

SPINACH SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PERSIMMON

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.

SPINACH AND PERSIMMON SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND POMEGRANATE

Steps:

• Slice persimmon into 1/4-inch rounds, then slice each round into quarters.
• Place chopped spinach into a salad bowl. Top with persimmon quarters, pomegranate seeds, goat cheese, and sliced almonds.
• Whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss lightly to coat. Serve immediately.

CITRUS SHRIMP AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Mix honey, orange juice, mustard and vinegar until well blended; cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Layer lettuce, spinach, cucumbers, onions, oranges and shrimp on large serving platter.
• Sprinkle with pecans and drizzle with honey mixture just before serving.