Basil Spinach Salad With Walnut Dressing Food

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BALSAMIC WALNUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss spinach with mushrooms, cheese and onions in large bowl; set aside.
• Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat to desired crispness, turning frequently. Remove bacon from skillet; reserve 2 Tbsp. of the drippings in skillet. Place bacon on paper towels to drain.
• Add walnuts to reserved drippings in skillet. Cook 1 to 2 min. or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Cook 30 sec. or until heated through. Pour hot dressing over salad; toss to coat. Top with eggs. Crumble bacon; sprinkle over salad.

WARM SPINACH AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the spinach and basil in a large salad bowl.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and pine nuts; mix well.
• Sauté until the pine nuts are brown.
• Add the prosciutto; mix well.
• Cook just until heated through, stirring constantly.
• Pour over the spinach mixture, tossing to coat.
• Season with the salt and pepper; sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

SPINACH BASIL SALAD WITH PINE NUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Dressing-Put pine nut in a food processor add whole egg,shallots, and lemon juice,Puree.
• Slowly add oil in a stream alternate with vinegar till all is incorporated.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Salad-- On 8 plates arrange 2 1/2 ounces of spinach leaves and 12 basil leaves.
• Divide dressing over the salads.
• Top with 1 tablespoon of cheese and 1 tablespoon of pine nuts.

SPINACH, STRAWBERRY AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix the water and 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar and heat up until all the sugar is dissolved.
• In a bowl toss the walnuts in the sugary water.
• Place the walnuts on a cookie sheet and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the nuts are "dry" to the touch.
• Remove nuts and set aside to cool.
• To make the salad dressing mix the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, garlic, and basil in a small bowl and mix thoroughly with a fork until the salt and sugar has dissolved.
• In a large salad bowl add the spinach, strawberries and green onions.
• Add the salad dressing and toss the all the ingredients.
• Finally add the walnuts and toss lightly.
• Serve the salad with bread or as a side dish.

BASIL SPINACH SALAD WITH WALNUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Place toasted walnuts and lemon juice in food processor and puree. Add oil and vinegar slowly through feed tube and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Combine spinach and basil in salad bowl. Add dressing (thinned with a small amount of water if required) to taste. Place greens on plates and garnish with cheese shavings.