Saturday, February 26, 2011

Wilted Spinach Salad



Last weekend we took a trip to visit my grandmother, who I haven't seen in a year. We also got to visit with my aunt and cousin, who I haven't seen in almost 4 years, and I met my newest baby cousin Mary Rose for the first time. Saturday night we stayed with Jim's brother and sister-in-law. They sent us home with piles of produce from their garden on Sunday and I made this salad as soon as we got home.

It was a great weekend, capped off by a great meal. 


 
Wilted Spinach Salad

Next time I make this, I plan to add a diced avocado.

8 ounces fresh spinach, washed and torn into bite sized pieces
1/3 cup carrot slices

Place the vegetables in a serving bowl.

dressing

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 heaping tablespoon sun dried tomato pieces
1 teaspoon agave nectar
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper

In a small saucepan, heat all the dressing ingredients and bring to a boil. Immediately pour dressing over the salad vegetables and toss well.

Serves 3.



3 comments:

  1. Very healthy and delicious looking.

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  2. Are the little orange round thing in your picture carrots? I've never seem them in that shape. The vegetables look so fresh and tasty.

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  3. Yes, they're carrots! Aren't they cute? That's their normal shape.

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