Category Archives: Spinach

Salad:

• Wash and dry the Brussels sprouts. Slice thinly with a sharp knife oruse a mandoline.
• Add the Brussels sprouts and spinach leaves to a bowl.
• Toast the pumpkin seed kernels in a dry sauté pan over medium heat until they become fragrant and slightly darker (about 3 minutes). Add to the bowl and toss the ingredients to fully combine. Add feta and gently toss until combined.
• Top the salad with pomegranate arils, a sprinkling of feta, and a drizzle of vinaigrette.

Vinaigrette:

• Add the pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice to a small sauce pan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid reduces to ¼ cup (about 20-25minutes). Cool slightly.
• Add the liquid, apple cider vinegar, and mustard to a small bowl. Briskly whisk themixture while slowly drizzling in the olive oil.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

• Make the dressing: Cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Place the cooked bacon on paper toweling to drain and reserve ½ tablespoon of the fat. Add the mustards, bacon fat, and lemon juice to a large bowl. Whisk until smooth. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to make an emulsion. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Fill a medium saucepan ⅔ full with water. Add vinegar and bring water to a low simmer (there should just be small bubbles consistently floating to the surface). Add the eggs by first cracking them individually into a small bowl(s). Swirl the water around with a spoon to create a whirlpool. Carefully slide the eggs into the center of the whirlpool. This will keep the whites around the yolks and prevent spreading. Cook until the whites are set (about 2-2½ minutes). Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Compose the salad: Chop the bacon into bite sized pieces. Add spinach, Brussels sprouts, shallot rings, bacon pieces, and croutons to the bowl with the dressing. Toss lightly to completely coat ingredients. Plate the salads. Add a poached egg to the top of each salad. Top with freshly cracked pepper and serve.