Baby Spinach Salad

Ingredients

Yield:

Serves 4

• Salad Ingredients

  • 12 Ounces Butternut Squash, Medium Dice
  • 2 Ounces Red Onion, finely Julienned
  • 8 Ounces Baby Spinach
  • 2 Ounces Toasted Pine Nuts
  • 2 Ounces Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
  • 8 Ounces Cherry Tomatoes, Quartered
  • 4 Pinches of Fresh Cracked Pepper

• Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 8 Ounces Vegetable Oil
  • 3 Ounces Rice Vinegar
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic, Minced
  • 1 Teaspoon Shallot, Minced
  • 1 Ounce Grain Mustard
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Preparation

Difficulty:

easy

Time:

20 Minutes

Total Time:

30 Minutes

1. Preparation Steps

   • Combine all Vinaigrette ingredients into a blender except for the vegetable oil
   • After combining ingredients at a low speed, incorporate oil in a slow, steady stream to produce a partially emulsified salad dressing.
   • Toss all salad ingredients together in a bowl.
   • Arrange on salad plate. Serve immediately.