Tag: baby spinach

Spinach, Bacon and Raw Mushroom Salad

Although not called for in the original recipe, the addition of crumbled blue cheese is delicious.

18 rashers bacon
15 oz. baby spinach
1/2 lb. button mushrooms, thinly sliced
4 tbs. olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 heaped tsp. Dijon mustard

Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp and set aside. Leave the drippings to cool a bit, then stir in the lemon juice and the mustard.

Tip the spinach into a large bowl and crumble in the bacon. Drizzle over the dressing from the skillet and toss well. Check the seasonings and serve.

Serves 4

 

Crunchy Pork Chops with Garlicky Spinach and Tomato Salad

Here is the perfect speedy supper.

2 bone-in pork chops
1 egg
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbs. vegetable oil
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 clove garlic, grated
1 tbs. olive oil
1 tbs. lemon juice
4 cups baby spinach

Trim the pork chops of any excess fat. Place between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper and use a rolling pin to thin them by half. Season.

In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg with the mustard and oregano. In another shallow bowl, toss together the breadcrumbs and cheese.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet. Dip each chop into the egg mixture, then into the breadcrumb mixture, patting the breadcrumbs on. Cook the pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and crunchy on the outside.

Meanwhile, toss together the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and spinach. To serve, put the salad on a plate and top with the pork chop.

Serves 2