Spinach Salad With Sherried Raisins and Toasted Pine Nuts

Healthy, nutritious, and satisfying.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup  dark seedless raisins
• 1⁄3 cup  golden sherry wine
• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) bag  fresh  Baby Spinach, rinsed (approximately 10 cups)
• 1  small red onion, thinly sliced into rings

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine raisins and sherry. Heat to boiling; remove from heat; let raisins soak at least 20 minutes.
2. In small, nonstick skillet, toast pine nuts, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Set aside.
3. To prepare dressing, in small bowl, with wire whisk, combine oil, vinegar, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir into sherry and raisins.
4. In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, onion slices, and toasted pine nuts; toss with dressing. Serve immediately.