Italian Cooking : Spinach & Parmesan Salad

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits and a neutral flavor.

toasted pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in cost.

fresh spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: arugula

Kale is nutrient-dense, while arugula is often cheaper.

Cook the Panetta in a small amount of olive oil until crispy, then drain on paper towels.

Deglaze the pan with a little water and lemon juice, then add a touch of Dijon mustard and olive oil to create the dressing.

Dress the fresh spinach with the dressing, ensuring all ingredients are visible on top.

Add the crispy Panetta, a generous amount of Parmesan cheese, raisins, and toasted pine nuts to the salad.

Toss gently to combine all ingredients.

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