Spinach And Walnuts Recipes

SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil to make a creamy dressing.
• Put all but a large handful of the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with most of the dressing. Add remaining spinach and continue tossing until well coated.
• Serve immediately topped with goat cheese and walnuts.

SPINACH WALNUT PESTO

Steps:

• Place spinach, Parmesan cheese, parsley, walnuts, water, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor; blend until well combined. Pour in oil slowly, while processor is running, until mixture forms a smooth paste.

SPINACH, WALNUT AND STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, preserves and salt in a large bowl.
• 2. Add strawberries and toss lightly. Place spinach in bowl and toss again to coat with dressing. Top with walnuts and cheese and serve immediately.
• *To toast walnuts, add the walnuts to a hot, dry pan set over medium heat, only toasting as many walnuts as fit in the pan in a single layer. Cook walnuts, watching constantly and stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes or until the walnuts start to brown and smell fragrant & toasted. Since the walnuts will burn easily in the pan, you must stir constantly to ensure even toasting until the walnuts turn a rich, golden brown. Remove walnuts to a plate or bowl to cool.

BABY SPINACH WITH WARM OLIVE OIL AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Combine walnuts and oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until walnuts aretoasted, about 15 minutes.
• Toss spinach with vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.Top with walnuts, and drizzle with warm olive oil.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, shallot, and tarragon.
• Add spinach, walnuts, hard-cooked eggs, and mushrooms. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Toss just before serving.

JACKIE'S SPINACH AND APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the spinach, apples, Cheddar cheese and walnuts. Toss lightly to blend.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, maple syrup and olive oil. Pour over the salad, and stir to coat. I like to use a bowl with a lid so I can shake the ingredients. Serve immediately.

SPINACH AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat.
• Saute the onion and garlic until the onion becomes translucent.
• Add the red pepper flakes, if using, and stir through once.
• Add the walnuts and saute until they become somewhat fragrant.
• Add the spinach and continue to stir until it begins to wilt.
• Cover and allow to steam in it's own juice for 5 minutes.
• If needed you can add 1 Tablespoon of water to the pan.
• Remove cover and add the soy sauce.
• Mix well and serve.

SPAGHETTI WITH SPINACH & WALNUT PESTO

Steps:

• Whizz the garlic, walnuts, herbs, lemon zest and juice with some seasoning in a food processor until finely chopped.
• Cook the spaghetti following pack instructions, then drain reserving a little of the cooking water. Return to the pan and stir in the pesto, raisins and spinach with a splash of cooking water. Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, if you like.

WALNUT SPINACH GREEK YOGURT DIP RECIPE

Steps:

• Blanch the Spinach. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a bowl of iced water and keep it near. Add the spinach to the boiling water and cook for 10 seconds. Using a pair of tongs, transfer the spinach to the iced water and allow it to cool for a couple of minutes. Drain well and wring out any excess water.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the blanched spinach, yogurt, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, and mint. Add a good dash of kosher salt and black pepper. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (about 2 tablespoons). Mix to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Serve with your favorite veggies and homemade pita chips.