SPINACH SALAD WITH PANCETTA AND FRIED EGGS
Laced with nuggets of pancetta and crisp-edged fried eggs, there's a lot going on in this hearty salad, and you need a green that can stand up to it all. With its thick, ruffled leaves and almost mineral flavor, mature spinach (as opposed to those ubiquitous baby leaves) does the job well. If you can't find it, you can substitute baby spinach, though it will wilt when it makes contact with the hot eggs. Or try kale, which also holds up nicely. Serve this for a light dinner or a hearty brunch with some good bread and olive oil for dipping on the side.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, whisk together shallots, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk in 1/3 cup olive oil and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add 1/2 tablespoon oil. Add pancetta and sauté until browned and crisp at the edges, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to the salad bowl with the dressing. Do not wipe out the skillet.
- Add scallions and a pinch of salt to remaining fat in skillet. Sauté until tender and pale golden, 2 minutes. Crack in eggs. Fry eggs, spooning some of the olive oil over whites to crisp them at the edges, until just set, 1 to 2 minutes. Add more oil to the pan if needed to be able to spoon some over the eggs.
- Toss spinach and herbs with the dressing and pancetta. Divide onto plates. Top each with a scallion-laced fried egg.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 361, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 366 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Salina Gurung
[email protected]I think it would have been better if I had used a more flavorful dressing.
ORIYUS DALEY (TURN A REC)
[email protected]The flavors were a bit bland for my taste.
Saoud Khn
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this salad to others.
Saim Fvpf
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my potluck!
Kaka Winner
[email protected]I thought this salad was just okay.
Wyre Boi
[email protected]This salad was easy to make and very delicious. I used a pre-made vinaigrette dressing to save time, and it still turned out great.
Raisa Rahman
[email protected]This salad was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The spinach was fresh and crisp, the pancetta was salty and savory, and the fried eggs added a richness that brought everything together. I will definitely be making this salad
Zoyan Khan
[email protected]I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste. I think it would have been better if I had used a more flavorful dressing. The pancetta and eggs were good, but they couldn't save the salad.
zadran Zadran
[email protected]This salad was easy to make and very delicious. I used a pre-made vinaigrette dressing to save time, and it still turned out great. The pancetta and eggs added a nice touch of protein and flavor. I would definitely recommend this salad to others.
Buhlale Mahasela
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The spinach was fresh and crisp, the pancetta was salty and savory, and the fried eggs added a richness that brought everything together. I will
Susma Magar
[email protected]This salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of spinach, pancetta, and fried eggs was unique and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the crispy pancetta, which added a nice salty crunch to the salad. The dressing was also very tasty, with a tang