Category: Sides / Vegetarian
Yield: 5 servings, 1 1/4 cups per serving
Ingredients
6 cups fresh spinach
1⁄3 cup dried cranberries (optional)
5/8 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
¼ cup canola oil
1 Tablespoon vinegar (any type)
1 Tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash and dry spinach. Remove stems. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, add spinach and dried cranberries if using. Sprinkle cheese on top.
- In a jar, add oil, vinegar, honey, and salt. Cover tightly with lid. Shake well.
- Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad. Toss to coat spinach leaves.
Chef’s Notes
If no one is allergic, chop and add ½ cup nuts (walnuts, pecans, cashews) or seeds (pumpkin, sunflower) to salad before tossing.
Make double the dressing. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator, up to 1 week. Use on other salads or to flavor sandwiches.