Basil Spinach Salad With Walnut Dressing

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper
• 1 lb spinach, stemmed and torn into pieces
• 1 cup packed basil leaves, stemmed and chopped
• 4 -6 ounces parmesan cheese or 4 -6 ounces asiago cheese, shaved with vegetable peeler

Recipe

• 1 place toasted walnuts and lemon juice in food processor and puree. add oil and vinegar slowly through feed tube and blend until smooth. season with salt and pepper.
• 2 combine spinach and basil in salad bowl. add dressing (thinned with a small amount of water if required) to taste. place greens on plates and garnish with cheese shavings.