Warm Spinach Basil Salad
This salad brings together the classic flavours of pesto; basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese, in a unique way.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, cut in half if large
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup pine nuts
- 4 oz prosciutto, cut in strips
- freshly ground pepper
- lots of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine spinach and basil together in a large bowl.
- Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and pine nuts, sauté 1-2 minutes until the nuts begin to brown.
- Add the prosciutto and cook, stirring, for another minute.
- Pour warm dressing over spinach mixture and toss.
- Top with lots of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper.