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Spinach & Basil Salad with Pine Nut Dressing

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Spinach & Basil Salad with Pine Nut Dressing - CDKitchen.com

serves/makes:
  
ready in:
  under 30 minutes

ingredients

1 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 beaten egg
2 teaspoons 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 and pepper
1 1/4 pound spinach, stemmed
1 small bunch basil, stemmed
3 tablespoons water (about)
1 piece Parmesan cheese (4 ounce size) cut into shavings with veggie peeler

directions

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 with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate)

Toss spinach and basil in large bowl. Divide greens among plates. Thin dressing with water if desired. Spoon enough dressing over greens to season to taste and toss. Top with cheese and remaining pine nuts.

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