Crispy Parmesan Cheese Salad Cups Recipe

Name: Crispy Parmesan Cheese Salad Cups Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup packed Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon fresh Rosemary; 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup packed spinach leaves, torn into small pieces; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 large strawberries

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
8 Servings
Calories
201 kcal
Course
Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine
Italian

Crispy Parmesan Cheese Salad Cups Recipe

Lauren Clark

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These Parmesan cheese salad cups are formed in muffin tins. Fill them with a lightly dressed spinach salad for a unique side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup packed Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh Rosemary
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 cup packed spinach leaves, torn into small pieces
2 tablespoons slivered almonds lightly toasted
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 large strawberries cut into quarters

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, rosemary, and flour.
Heat a small, nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Be sure the pan is fully heated before adding the cheese. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan mixture into a 4-inch circle in the middle of the skillet. Cook until the circle starts to hold together as you lift it off of the pan and the bottom is starting to brown, about 1 minute.
Using an offset spatula, lift the circle of cheese from the pan and flip to the other side. Cook for an additional 15 seconds. Gently press the circle into a muffin tin. Repeat with the remaining cheese, to make a total of 8 cheese cups. Let the cheese cups cool completely in the muffin tin. When ready to use, carefully lift them out of the tin.
In a medium bowl, combine spinach, toasted almonds, and a simple vinaigrette made of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Only use enough vinaigrette to lightly dress the spinach.
Place the cheese cups on a serving platter and gently fill with the salad. Top each salad serving with a fresh strawberry slice. Serve immediately.

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Serving 2Cups Calories 201kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 396mg (17%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)