Tuesday, January 25, 2011

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Italian Spinach Salad Recipe

 

Italian Spinach Salad Recipe


A simple homemade dressing makes this salad a flavorful option for any meal, but it's ideal with lasagna, spaghetti, manicotti and more. —Cathy Desper, Staunton, Virginia

This recipe is:

Quick




    * 10 Servings
    * Prep/Total Time: 15 min.


Ingredients

    * 1/3 cup olive oil
    * 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
    * 2 garlic cloves, minced
    * 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
    * 2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
    * 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
    * 4 green onions, sliced
    * 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
    * 1/2 cup salad croutons


Directions

    * In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic and Italian seasoning; set aside.
    * Divide spinach among 10 salad plates; top with tomatoes and onions. Drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with cheese and croutons. Yield: 10 servings (2/3 cup vinaigrette).


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 104 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 75 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.


Italian Spinach Salad published in Simple & Delicious December/January 2011, p79





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