SPINACH AND BASIL SALAD WITH PINE NUT DRESSING

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This salad has fresh spinach and basil leaves and is topped with a creamy pine nut dressing. From the R.S.V.P. section of a May 1989 issue of Bon Appetit. It was requested from Woodrow's Bar and Grill in Princeton, New Jersey.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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
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

Steps:

  • 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.

Randy Mccurtain
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Nusrat Afrin
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This salad is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Chessie May Schoolcraft
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I'm not a big fan of spinach salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is amazing.


Kenneth Koomson
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


Zacharia Stokes
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I've made this salad for potlucks and it's always a hit. Everyone loves it!


Gana Amgad
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This salad is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious.


sameer lama
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing and the presentation is beautiful.


Klevisa Gjoka
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I'm not a big fan of pine nuts, but I still really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is so good that it makes up for the pine nuts.


Nura Cabdirahman
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it the night before and it will still be delicious the next day.


Piash Majumdar
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I love this salad because it's so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Sanju Simran
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Jack durham
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I've been looking for a new spinach salad recipe and this one is perfect. It's simple to make and the flavors are amazing.


Danel mbewe
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful.


Parvez Ahmed
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Munir Mahmud
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of spinach, basil, and pine nuts. The dressing is also very good.


Ronald Sarkodie
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This is my new favorite salad! It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is to die for.


hahaha haha
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the salad is so refreshing.


Neli Aepite
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or frozen spinach.


Khokhar Lala
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was amazing.


Sami Saifi
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors of the spinach, basil, and pine nuts were perfectly balanced, and the dressing was light and refreshing.