SPINACH AND BASIL SALAD WITH PINE NUT DRESSING
This salad has fresh spinach and basil leaves and is topped with a creamy pine nut dressing. From the R.S.V.P. section of a May 1989 issue of Bon Appetit. It was requested from Woodrow's Bar and Grill in Princeton, New Jersey.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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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Tristan “T-loco” Wilder
w-t@gmail.comThis salad is just okay. I think it needs some more flavor.
fatma fathy
fathy_fatma5@aol.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad turned out really bitter. I think I may have used too much lemon juice.
Abdul Razzak
abdul_r79@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu. It's also a good way to get a healthy meal on the table in a hurry.
Dustin Smith
dustin57@gmail.comI made this salad for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Lulu Mngadi
l.m@hotmail.frThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's also a good way to sneak in some extra nutrients.
Erica Jovanelly
e-jovanelly35@gmail.comI found the dressing to be a bit too sweet. I would have preferred a more savory dressing.
Amir King
k.a@hotmail.comThis salad is a bit too simple for my taste. I think it needs some more interesting ingredients.
Rs Ifran
i@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of basil, so I used mint instead. It was a refreshing change.
miranda edwards
miranda-e66@hotmail.comI didn't have any pine nuts on hand, so I used walnuts instead. It was still delicious!
Yt Dibesh
y.d45@hotmail.comThis salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
Sorifunnisa Mukta
s83@aol.comI used a mix of baby spinach and arugula for this salad, and it turned out great!
Sofia Rosles
r.sofia35@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a good make-ahead salad, as the flavors meld together nicely over time.
Lonecrow666 Darkshaman666
d_l62@yahoo.comI found the salad to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning.
maryanne karimi
maryanne-karimi20@gmail.comThe dressing is a bit too oily for my taste, but overall this is a good salad.
Blocked
blocked79@hotmail.frThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens. It's also very versatile - you can add other ingredients, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, or feta cheese, to taste.
Malook Soomro
malook-soomro@hotmail.comI've tried many spinach salads, but this one is by far the best. The pine nut dressing is a game-changer.
Michael Callender
callender_m@gmail.comEasy to make and packed with flavor. The dressing is a perfect complement to the salad.
Shariful Islam
islam.s@hotmail.comThis salad is a delightful burst of flavors! The combination of spinach, basil, and pine nuts is perfect, and the dressing is simply delicious. I will definitely be making this again!