Appetizers / Soups / Salads

SPINACH SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING is for Salad.

SPINACH SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING takes 15 minutes to prepare.

SPINACH SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING takes several minutes to cook.

SPINACH SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for SPINACH SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING are:

1 bunch spinach, torn into pieces



1 small avocado, cubed



1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced



4 ounces feta cheese (1/2 cup), crumbled



1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped




DRESSING


2 large garlic cloves, minced



1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (packed) or 2 tablespoons dried basil



1/4 cup red wine vinegar



2 teaspoons granulated sugar



1/2 cup olive oil



1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Here is how you make SPINACH SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING:

In a large bowl, combine spinach, avocado, onion, feta and nuts.DRESSING:In a food processor or blender, add garlic and pulse 4 to 5 times. Add basil, pulse to combine, then add vinegar and sugar. With processor running, drizzle in olive oil until emulsified. Season with pepper.Pour dressing over salad and toss well. Serve immediately.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FATKITTY68.

The nutritional information for SPINACH SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 222.6

• Total Fat: 20.5 g
• Cholesterol: 12.6 mg
• Sodium: 190.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 7.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
• Protein: 4.4 g