Spinach And Idiazabal Cheese Salad (basque Spring Salad: Ensalada De Espinacas Y Queso Idiazabal)
This Spinach and Idiazabal Cheese Salad, also known as Ensalada de Espinacas y Queso Idiazabal, is a refreshing and flavorful dish from Basque cuisine. The combination of fresh spinach, smoky Idiazabal cheese, and a tangy vinaigrette makes for a perfect spring salad.
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Idiazabal cheese, shaved
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Idiazabal cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Divide the salad among serving plates and serve immediately.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large salad bowl Small mixing bowl Whisk Serving plates
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Spinach and Idiazabal Cheese Salad as a refreshing starter for a springtime meal or as a light lunch.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor, you can toast the Idiazabal cheese shavings in a dry skillet for a minute before adding them to the salad.
Cost
$10