Spinach, Speck, and Apple Big Salad

Here is the recipe for a delicious big salad with spinach, speck, and apple, perfect for a light but tasty meal.

Ingredients

• 150 g of fresh spinach
• 100 g of thinly sliced speck
• 1 green apple (Granny Smith or a crunchy variety)
• 50 g of shelled walnuts
• Parmesan shavings to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• Lemon juice to taste
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Start by thoroughly washing the spinach under running water. After washing them, gently dry them with a clean cloth or a salad spinner.
2. Cut the speck into strips and sauté it in a non-stick pan until it becomes crispy. Remove the speck from the pan and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to eliminate excess oil.
3. Prepare the apple by washing and drying it. Cut it into thin slices or cubes, depending on your preference. If you wish, you can also leave the skin on to add crunchiness.
4. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, apple slices or cubes, and crispy speck.
5. Toast the walnuts in a pan without oil for a few minutes until they are lightly golden and fragrant, then add them to the salad.
6. For the dressing, mix a pinch of salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh lemon juice in a small bowl. Adjust the quantities according to your taste.
7. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to ensure that every ingredient is well coated.
8. Finish the dish with Parmesan shavings.

Serve this fresh and crunchy big salad as a starter or as a light and complete meal.

Curiosity

Speck is a typical product of the Italian Alpine regions, particularly Trentino-South Tyrol, and is known for its smoked and spicy flavor that pairs beautifully with the sweetness of apples and the lively taste of spinach.