Warm Spinach Salad with Parmesan Toasts Recipe

Name: Warm Spinach Salad with Parmesan Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 French-bread baguette, sliced diagonally into (12) 1/2-inch slices; 2 Tbs. butter; 3 Tbs. olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; ⅓ cup grated Parmesan; 12 oz. fresh baby spinach; 1 small head radicchio, thinly sliced; ⅓ cup olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 1 shallot, minced; 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

1/2 French-bread baguette, sliced diagonally into (12) 1/2-inch slices
2 Tbs. butter
3 Tbs. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
⅓ cup grated Parmesan
12 oz. fresh baby spinach
1 small head radicchio, thinly sliced
⅓ cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 shallot, minced
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

1
Make toasts: Preheat oven to 350F.
2
In small saucepan, melt butter with oil and garlic over medium heat.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Brush butter mixture over both sides of bread slices.
5
Arrange bread in single layer on baking sheets.
6
Sprinkle cheese over bread.
7
Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Bake until bread is crisp, about 13 minutes.
9
Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine spinach and radicchio.
10
In medium saucepan, bring oil, vinegar, wine and shallot to a simmer over medium heat.
11
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12
Immediately pour dressing over salad.
13
Let stand 5 minutes, then toss to coat.
14
Divide salad among plates.
15
Sprinkle with nuts and serve with warm toasts.

1461

kcal

Calories

158

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 French-bread baguette, sliced diagonally into (12) 1/2-inch slices, 2 Tbs. butter, 3 Tbs. olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Warm Spinach Salad with Parmesan Toasts 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 Parmesan Toasts

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