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 Spinach Salad with Warmed Shallot Vinaigrette

 

Fabulous, fresh flavors...
 

2 tsp 

 

fresh minced herbs- oregano, basil,, rosemary, thyme

 

6 oz 

 

goat cheese log

 

2 bunches 

 

spinach, cleaned and dried (or bags)

 

12 slices 

 

baguette
 

 

 

 

Vinaigrette:

 

6 medium 

 

shallots, unpeeled

 

2 Tbs 

 

olive oil

 

¼ cup 

 

balsamic vinegar

 

2 medium 

 

cloves garlic, minced

 

2 tsp 

 

dijon mustard

 

½ tsp 

 

fresh ground pepper

 

½ cup 

 

extra virgin olive oil

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.

2

To prepare vinaigrette: rub shallots with 2 T. olive oil and place in heavy baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes until shallots are very soft. Squeeze shallots from their skin, dice and place in small saucepan. Add vinegar, garlic, mustard and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.

3

Place herbs on a plate and roll goat cheese in them to coat. Slice into slices.

4

Stem spinach and tear into bite-sized pieces. Place in large bowl and toss with warm vinaigrette. Arrange on plates and garnish with goat cheese and baguette.

 

Servings: 6

 

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