Warm Spinach Basil Salad
This salad brings together the classic flavours of pesto; basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese, in a unique way.
Servings 6
Calories 325kcal
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3245IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
