Warm Chorizo Spinach Salad

By tonyglib

Serves 4

Recipe from Season 7 Mexico - One Plate at a Time

Good sprinkled with Mexican queso fresco, goat cheese or blue cheese.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces (1 packed cup) fresh Mexican chorizo sausage, casing removed
• 1 medium red onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
• 2 tablespoons light-flavored vinegar (rice vinegar is very good here)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• Salt
• An 8-to-9 ounce package (about 8 cups) salad spinach, long stems removed
• 1/2 small jícama, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook the chorizo and onion. In a very large skillet, cook the chorizo over medium heat for 4 or 5 minutes until it has rendered a good amount of its fat. Add the onion and continue cooking until the onion has started to soften but is still crunchy, about 5 minutes.

2. Create the dressing, finish the salad. To the skillet (still over medium heat), add the oil, vinegar, sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Mix well, taste and season with salt, usually about 1/2 teaspoon. Pour the warm mixture over the spinach, add the jícama, mix well and serve.