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Spinach and Basil Salad With Pine Nut Dressing Recipe

Spinach and Basil Salad With Pine Nut Dressing Recipe

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Spinach and Basil Salad With Pine Nut Dressing

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/4 cups pine nuts, toasted (about 6 1/2 oz.)
1/2 beaten egg 2 tsp. minced shallot (or green onion)
3/4 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 lbs spinach, stemmed
1 small bunch basil, stemmed
3 tbsp water (optional)
4 oz piece parmesan cheese , cut into shavings with a vegetable peeler

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	457.17 Kcal (1914 kJ)
Calories from fat	384.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.69g	66%
Cholesterol	12.85mg	4%
Sodium	379.98mg	16%
Potassium	722.35mg	15%
Total Carbs	9.41g	3%
Sugars	2.53g	10%
Dietary Fiber	3.02g	12%
Protein	13.58g	27%
Vitamin C	27mg	45%
Iron	4.8mg	27%
Calcium	324.9mg	32%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	259.35 Kcal (1086 kJ)
Calories from fat	217.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.22g	66%
Cholesterol	7.29mg	4%
Sodium	215.56mg	16%
Potassium	409.79mg	15%
Total Carbs	5.34g	3%
Sugars	1.44g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.71g	12%
Protein	7.7g	27%
Vitamin C	15.3mg	45%
Iron	2.7mg	27%
Calcium	184.3mg	32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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