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Lemony Spinach Salad on Feta Dill Galettes

Lemony Spinach Salad on Feta Dill Galettes | A Salad For All Seasons

Happy First Day of Spring!

Does it feel like spring where you live?  Not here.  We had snow in Washington, D.C. last night.  And today, it’s just downright cold and dreary.

But I am ever optimistic that spring is really just around the corner.  Blue skies.  Sunshine.  Daffodils.  Open toes.  Grilling out.  A glass of white wine on the deck on a warm night.  AND a light, lemony salad on buttery puffed pastry!  How’s spring looking to you now?

 

Lemony Spinach Salad on Feta Dill Galettes | A Salad For All Seasons

 

I’ve adapted this recipe from the one I’ve been eyeing in several editions of Fine Cooking.  The flavors are so straightforward and light.  A simple spinach salad with some earthy mushrooms and buttery toasted pine nuts are tossed in a little olive oil and lemon juice.  That’s it.  And that’s perfect.  Well . . . . . almost.

 

Lemony Spinach Salad on Feta Dill Galettes | A Salad For All Seasons

 

Sure, we can put that delightful little salad in a bowl.  But why?  When we can layer it on a warm, cheesy, salty bite of puffed pastry!  Brace yourself, friends!

 

Lemony Spinach Salad on Feta Dill Galettes | A Salad For All Seasons

 

Your kitchen will smell heavenly.  So try to resist the urge to slice into this and start eating before you can top it with your salad.  But hey, if you must; I’m your friend and I will never judge!  The feta, lemon, dill and spinach. . . . . all great spring flavors.  But you can certainly use different types of cheese, herbs and greens to change this up.  As a matter of fact, you may see a version of this for every season here.  It’s that good and that easy.

 

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Lemony Spinach Salad on Feta Dill Galettes
Author: Anne from A Salad For All Seasons
Prep time:  10 mins
Cook time:  18 mins
Total time:  28 mins
Serves: 4 servings
 
A simple, bright, lemony spinach salad nestled on top of feta and dill puffed pastry.
Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup of crème fraiche
  • 2 Tablespoons of chopped, fresh dill
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 sheet of frozen puffed pastry
  • 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese
  • 5 ounces of baby spinach
  • 1 cup of thinly sliced mushrooms
  • ¼ cup of toasted pine nuts
  • 3 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, crème fraiche, chopped dill, lemon zest, a pinch of salt and about 10 grinds of pepper.
  3. Tear off a piece of parchment paper to fit a rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Place that paper on your counter and unfold your puff pastry dough on top of it.
  5. Use your rolling pin to roll out the pastry dough to about 10 x 12 inches.
  6. Move the parchment with your dough back on to the baking sheet.
  7. Wet the edges of the dough with water and fold over a ½ inch border.
  8. Spread the feta evenly over the surface of the dough.
  9. Starting from the center, slowly pour the egg mixture over the cheese, being careful not to slosh onto the border.
  10. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  11. Look for the pastry to be puffed and brown on the edges and the filling is golden brown.
  12. Slide the galette onto a cooling rack. Cool until the galette is still warm but not hot.
  13. Cut into 4 rectangles and place on serving plates.
  14. In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil and lemon juice with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  15. Add the mushrooms and stir.
  16. Add the spinach and pine nuts and toss to coat.
  17. Arrange a handful of spinach salad on each galette.
  18. Serve immediately with a lemon wedge.
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  1. Sandra Garth says

    March 21, 2016 at 5:15 pm

    Oh this is nice, very nice and springy! I just received a notice that we’re expecting a snow storm the end of the week so I may have to make this to cheer myself up. Your pictures are amazing!
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    • Anne says

      March 23, 2016 at 10:23 pm

      Thanks Sandra! Noooooo! No more snow! I may need to have a piece of one of your beautiful cakes to cheer me up! : )

      Reply
  2. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    March 22, 2016 at 9:25 pm

    Warmish weather here, and sunny, so it definitely seems like spring. Plus our lawn has greened up, and looks like it needs cutting! Anyway, love the idea of these feta dill galettes! Very creative. Good dish — thanks.
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    • Anne says

      March 23, 2016 at 10:22 pm

      Thanks John! Ahhh yes….I love springtime. Except for allergies and lawn care! I’m just glad the sun is shining! : )

      Reply
  3. Kris ~Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies says

    March 22, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    This sounds so lovely. I am afraid though that the minute puff pastry comes out of the oven, I would be digging in. So, probably two separate dishes for me 🙂
    Kris ~Big Rigs ‘n Lil’ Cookies recently posted…Almost Like Granny’s Chocolate & Peanut Butter Chip CookiesMy Profile

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    • Anne says

      March 23, 2016 at 10:17 pm

      Thanks Kris. I won’t lie. I didn’t top the other pastries with salad. I ate them like pizza! : )

      Reply

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