Warm Spinach Salad with a Fire-Roasted Corn and Cri

Name: Warm Spinach Salad with a Fire-Roasted Corn and Crispy Pancetta Dressing and Crumbled Goat's Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ears of fresh sweet corn; drizzle of olive oil; salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 6 ounces chopped pancetta or bacon; 2 cups thinly sliced onions; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and patted dry; 2 ounces crumbled Goat's cheese

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the grill.
2
Season the corn with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper.
3
Place the corn on the grill (you can also use either an open gas burner or roast the corn in the oven) Grill the corn for 10 minutes, turning the corn every 2 minutes.
4
In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.
5
Add the pancetta and render until crispy, about 6 minutes.
6
Add the onions.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Continue to cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
Remove the corn from the grill.
10
Scrape the kernels from the cob.
11
Add the corn to the pancetta and onion mixture.
12
Continue to saute for 1 minute.
13
Stir in the garlic and vinegar.
14
Continue to cook for 1 minute.
15
Remove from the heat.
16
Place the spinach in a large mixing bowl.
17
Season with salt and pepper.
18
Add the dressing to the bowl and toss the salad completely.
19
To serve, mound the greens in the center of each plate.
20
Crumble the cheese over the top of the salad and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ears of fresh sweet corn, drizzle of olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Warm Spinach Salad with a Fire-Roasted Corn and Crispy Pancetta Dressing and Crumbled Goat's Cheese falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Warm Spinach Salad with a Fire-Roasted Corn and Crispy Pancetta Dressing and Crumbled Goat's Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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