Sent to us by Stefan in NYC, this Warm Spinach, Pancetta and Calamari Salad can be served as a side dish or as a meal on its own. For the vegetarian version of this flavorful salad remove the Pancetta from the ingredient list. Serve with your favorite bottle of wine for a light, healthy Seduction Meal.
Warm Spinach, Pancetta and Calamari Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced in 1/4″ rings
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 large portobello mushroom cap, cut in slices, and cut in half
- 1/2 lb pancetta, cut into 1/4″ cubes
- alb calamari, cut in rings
- 1/8 cup of flour
- 1/8 cup of corn meal
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 bag of fresh spinach
- 4 T of water
- 1 apple, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
- Saute onions in skillet over medium high heat, cooking until translucent, set aside
- Saute portobello mushrooms in same skillet, add 1T olive oil, saute until golden brown, set aside
- Saute pancetta in same skillet until golden brown on all sides, set aside
- Place flour, corn meal and calamari in a brown or plastic bag and shake until calamari is coated
- Add 1/4 cup of live oil to the skillet and when hot, add calamari, cooking until cooked through, set aside
- In a large pot add water and bring to boil, turn off heat. Add spinach, stirring to mix warm all spinach through. Drain
Plating the Dish
- Place Spinach on each plate. Add onions, mushrooms, and calamari. Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with apple, drizzle with olive oil and serve.
