Spinach and Basil Salad With Pine Nut Dressing
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
-
Dressing
- 1 1⁄4 cups pine nuts, toasted (about 6 1/2 oz.)
- 1⁄2 beaten egg 2 t. minced shallot (or green onion)
- 3⁄4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
-
Salad
- 1 1⁄4 lbs spinach, stemmed
- 1 small bunch basil, stemmed
- 3 tablespoons water (optional)
- 4 ounces piece parmesan cheese, cut into shavings with a vegetable peeler
directions
- Dressing:.
- Puree 1/2 cup pine nuts in processor; add egg, shallot and lemon juice and puree.
- Gradually add oil and vinegar alternately through feed tube and blend until smooth; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
- Salad:.
- Toss spinach and basil in large bowl .
- Thin dressing with water if desired and spoon enough dressing over greens to season to taste and toss.
- Divide greens among plates, top with cheese and remaining pine nuts and serve.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Leslie in Texas
Spring, Texas