Gnocchi And Wilted Spinach Salad Recipes

LIGHTLY WILTED SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the canola oil. Add the onion and garlic clove and cook, stirring gently, for 2 minutes. Season lightly with salt. Discard the garlic clove. Whisk in the cider vinegar and add 1 teaspoon canola oil. Taste for seasoning. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Place a large heatproof bowl over low heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil. When the bowl is warm remove it from the heat and add the spinach. Season lightly with salt and toss with a spoon so the spinach gets coated with the oil and wilts slightly, 1 minute. The spinach should only be partially wilted and still appear somewhat raw. Pour off any water that might accumulate in the bottom of the bowl from wilting and stir in the onion and dressing from the skillet. Add chopped hard-boiled egg. Serve immediately.

GNOCCHI AND WILTED SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and sizzle until red and crispy.
• Add the shallots to the bacon and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Then add the walnuts and nutmeg.
• Meanwhile drop the gnocchi into the boiling water. Cook until all the gnocchi are floating~3-4 minutes. Once the gnocchi is ready, use a slotted spoon to transfer it to the skillet.
• Add the cherries and stir. Finally add the lemon juice, honey and 2-3 Tb. of pasta water. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the spinach in a large bowl. Pour the hot gnocchi mixture over the spinach and toss. Serve immediately!
• Makes 4 dinner portions, or 8 first-course portions.