SPINACH SALAD |
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Bright colorful and great tasting salad. Dressing from the famous Chef Bine's. Serve 4 to 6 | ||||
| Baby spinach | ||||
| Romaine lettuce and/or leafy greens | ||||
| Sliced fresh mushrooms | ||||
| small tin of mandarin oranges, drained | ||||
| Sliced Fresh Strawberries | ||||
| Dried cranberries (optional) | ||||
| Green onions (optional) | ||||
| 1/4 cup | Coarsely chopped unsalted cashews (optional) | 50 mL | ||
| 1/4 cup | Balsamic Vinegar | 50 mL. | ||
| 1/4 tsp | Salt | 1 mL. | ||
| 1/2 tsp | Coarsley ground pepper | 2 mL. | ||
| 1 tbsp | Soya sauce | 15 mL | ||
| 2 tsp | Honey | 10 mL. | ||
| 1 tsp | Dijon mustard | 5 mL | ||
| 2 cloves | Garlic, minced | 2 cloves | ||
| 2 tbsp | Water | 25 mL | ||
| 1/3 cup tbsp | Extra virgin olive oil | 75 mL | ||
Be sure to well wash the spinach and spin dry or dry on pat dry on paper towel. To prepare dressing, in a bowl or blender whisk together all ingredients except olive oil. Add olive oil in a thin stream, whisking until emulsified nicely. Store dressing in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving. To avoid limp spinach, add dressing just before serving. Toss with enough dressing to coat.
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