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Spinach Salad with Pecorino, Pine Nuts, and Currants

By Maria Helm Sinskey

3.8

(18)

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Spinach Salad with Pecorino, Pine Nuts, and CurrantsGail Albert Halaban

Be sure to buy four extra cups of spinach if you plan to make the frittata.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons dried currants
1 1/2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallot
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups (packed) baby spinach leaves
Shaved Pecorino Romano cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Toss spinach with vinaigrette in large bowl. And cheese and toss.

TagsSaladPine NutNutSpinachLeafy GreensVegetablePecorinoCheeseDairyDried CurrantDried FruitFruitSideLunchDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeEasyQuick30 Minutes or LessNo-CookBon Appétit
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