Spinach Basil Salad With Pine Nut Dressing Recipes

SPINACH SALAD WITH BASIL

Steps:

• place the spinach and basil into a salad bowl and mix them together
• heat a small pan over medium-high heat and add the 1/8 cup olive oil
• once the oil is hot, add the prosciutto and garlic.
• cook the for about 3 to 4 minutes
• remove the pan from heat and pour it over the salad
• sprinkle the salad with freshly grated parmesan cheese and serve

SPINACH PARMESAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last 30 sec.; drain.
• Rinse pasta mixture with cold water; drain well. Place in large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

SPINACH BASIL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Toss the spinach and basil together in a large bowl.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil for 1 minute; stir in the prosciutto and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Add to the bowl with the spinach and basil mixture; toss to combine. Pour in the drained pasta and retoss. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and pine nuts to serve.

SPINACH BASIL PESTO

Steps:

• Blend the spinach, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until nearly smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary. Drizzle the remaining olive oil into the mixture while processing until smooth.

SPINACH, FETA AND PINE NUT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the washed spinach with the feta, onion and pine nuts in a bowl.
• Sprinkle with sherry vinegar, then drizzle with the oil, which allows the dressing to coat all the ingredients.
• Serve.

WARM SPINACH AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the spinach and basil in a large salad bowl.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and pine nuts; mix well.
• Sauté until the pine nuts are brown.
• Add the prosciutto; mix well.
• Cook just until heated through, stirring constantly.
• Pour over the spinach mixture, tossing to coat.
• Season with the salt and pepper; sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

SIMPLE SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Add dressing ingredients to a medium bowl. Whisk to emulsify.
• Add spinach to a large bowl.
• Toss with the salad dressing.
• Top with toasted pine nuts and shaved Parmesan cheese. Season with extra black pepper, if desired.

SPINACH AND BASIL SALAD WITH PINE NUT DRESSING

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.

SPINACH BASIL SALAD WITH PINE NUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Dressing-Put pine nut in a food processor add whole egg,shallots, and lemon juice,Puree.
• Slowly add oil in a stream alternate with vinegar till all is incorporated.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Salad-- On 8 plates arrange 2 1/2 ounces of spinach leaves and 12 basil leaves.
• Divide dressing over the salads.
• Top with 1 tablespoon of cheese and 1 tablespoon of pine nuts.

SPINACH, FETA AND PINE NUT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the washed spinach with the feta, onion and pine nuts in a bowl.
• Sprinkle with sherry vinegar, then drizzle with the oil, which allows the dressing to coat all the ingredients.
• Serve alongside grilled lamb, chicken or just with some crusty bread.