Spinach Salad with Sweetly Tart Vinaigrette

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September 04, 2012  

Spinach Salad with Sweetly Tart Vinaigrette
Difficulty Level: Easy
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
This green gem of a salad is the ideal foil for the richness of the chicken. The basil and coriander lend a refreshing note while the ginger provides just a smidgen of heat.

Ingredients

12        cups    packed baby spinach leaves


3          cups    sliced baby cucumbers


 


Dressing:


2          tbsp     red wine


1          tbsp     lime juice


1          tbsp     honey


2          tsp       soy sauce


2          tsp       minced fresh ginger


2                      cloves garlic, minced


1/2         tsp       salt


1/4       tsp       pepper


1/3       cup      extra virgin olive oil


2          tbsp     each chopped fresh basil and fresh coriander

Directions

Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper. In thin stream, gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Stir in basil and coriander.


 


Gently toss together spinach and cucumbers. Pour in enough dressing to lightly coat leaves and cucumbers.

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