SPINACH SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND PINE NUTS

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This is an adopted recipe from Mean Chef. Mean Chefs words are: Fresh baby spinach leaves tossed with toasted Pine Nuts, a very tasty vinaigrette, and topped with dried cranberries.

Provided by sheriboren

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, rinsed and dried
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt
freshly cracked black peppercorns
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, vinegar, mustard and olive oil, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • At serving time, drizzle the dressing over the spinach leaves and toss lightly. (Note: the dressing may be heated and poured over the spinach leaves also).
  • Place a small amount of the dressed spinach leaves on individual plates, sprinkle dried cranberries and toasted pine nuts on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.6, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 48.2, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 2.2

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