A beautiful presentation of a simple salad that is so easy to make. Your guest will be impressed at your next dinner party!

Serves 2

Ingredients:

For the Parmesan Frico Bowls:
1 ½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese
2 to 3 ounces mixed salad greens
Cherry tomatoes, for garnish
Parmesan cheese, for garnish

For the Vinaigrette:
1 small shallot, minced
1 small clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon water
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:

For the Parmesan Frico Bowls:
Preheat oven to 375°F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the cheese into two portions, and form each portion into an even 6-7 inch circles on the parchment paper. Bake for about 6 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.

Remove from oven and quickly use a spatula to lift each Parmesan frico off the tray. Flip over two soup bowls (bottoms facing up) and place each frico over the bowls. Gently press around the sides to form bowl-like shapes. Allow to cool.

For the Vinaigrette:
Combine shallot, garlic, mustard, vinegar, and water in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Alternatively, place all ingredients in a tightly sealing jar, seal, and shake vigorously until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Vinaigrette will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

To serve, place the frico bowl in the center of a salad plate. Fill the bowls with the salad greens and garnish with the cherry tomatoes and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. Serve the vinaigrette on the side.