Spinach Basil Salad with Pine Nut Dressing

This I had years ago at Woodrow's Bar and Restaraunt. I wrote for the recipe and got it!! It's fabulous!! I've also made it with grilled chicken and served it on top for a Heartier Meal!! It's refreshing in the summer with fresh basil out of the garden.

• Ready In: 16 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• Dressing

• 5  ounces  toasted pine nuts, pureed
• 1  whole egg
• 1  large shallot, minced
• 1⁄4 ounce lemon juice
• 3  ounces  balsamic vinegar
• 10  ounces olive oil

• Salad

• 20  ounces spinach
• 96  basil leaves
• 4  ounces  shaved aged provolone cheese or 4  ounces  good parmesan cheese
• 4  ounces  toasted pine nuts

Directions

1. Dressing-Put pine nut in a food processor add whole egg,shallots, and lemon juice,Puree.
2. Slowly add oil in a stream alternate with vinegar till all is incorporated.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Salad-- On 8 plates arrange 2 1/2 ounces of spinach leaves and 12 basil leaves.
5. Divide dressing over the salads.
6. Top with 1 tablespoon of cheese and 1 tablespoon of pine nuts.