Wilted Spinach Salad With Sherry Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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This healthy spinach salad is big on flavor with rich sherry vinegar, a touch of smoky paprika and briny olives. From Eating Well magazine, October 2008. Ingredients:
12 ounces fresh spinach (washed, drained, patted dry) |
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallot |
1/3 cup sherry wine vinegar or 1/3 cup red wine vinegar |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoons sliced almonds |
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional) or 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika (optional) |
1/3 cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth or 1/3 cup chicken broth |
1/4 cup chopped black olives, such as kalamata |
Directions:
1. Place spinach in a large bowl.
2. Place shallot, vinegar and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Cook, stirring often, until the liquid is nearly evaporated.
4. Add almonds and paprika (if using) and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
5. Stir in broth and olives and bring to a simmer.
6. Immediately pour the dressing over the spinach and toss until slightly wilted.
7. Serve.
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