Spinach Basil Salad With Pine Nut Dressing

• Dressing
• 5 ounces toasted pine nuts, pureed
• 1 whole egg
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 1/4 ounce lemon juice
• 3 ounces balsamic vinegar
• 10 ounces olive oil
• Salad
• 20 ounces spinach
• 96 basil leaves
• 4 ounces shaved aged provolone cheese or 4 ounces good parmesan cheese
• 4 ounces toasted pine nuts

1. Dressing-Put pine nut in a food processor add whole egg,shallots, and lemon juice,Puree.
2. Slowly add oil in a stream alternate with vinegar till all is incorporated.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Salad-- On 8 plates arrange 2 1/2 ounces of spinach leaves and 12 basil leaves.
5. Divide dressing over the salads.
6. Top with 1 tablespoon of cheese and 1 tablespoon of pine nuts.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-basil-salad-with-pine-nut-dressing-50910 (may not work)