WARM GRAPEFRUIT AND BABY SPINACH SALAD

WARM GRAPEFRUIT AND BABY SPINACH SALAD image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon butter
1 large grapefruit, peeled and sectioned, with sections cut in half
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound baby spinach leaves
3 tablespoons freshly grated romano cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, and pepper to make vinegarette Melt butter in large non-reactive skillet over med.-high heat. When butter begins to foam, add grapefruit, paprika, and salt. Reduce heat slightly and saute until grapefruit is heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add spinach leaves and gently fold them together with the warm fruit just long enough to wilt the spinach , about 45 seconds. Transfer the warm spinach grapefruit mixture to salad bowl and add the vinegarette. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.