Spinach and Apple Salad with Crispy Almonds
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup blanched slivered almonds (about 3 ounces)
- 1 10- ounce bag ready-to-use spinach leaves
- 2 medium-size red-skinned apples, quartered, cored, thinly sliced
- Combine onion, cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, sesame seeds and paprika in small bowl.
- Mix in 2 tablespoons sugar.
- Gradually whisk in olive oil.
- Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add almonds.
- Stir until almonds begin to color, about 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon sugar over.
- Stir until sugar melts and begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes longer.
- Transfer almonds to bowl and cool.
- (Dressing and almonds can be prepared 4 hours ahead.
- Cover separately and let stand at room temperature.)
- Combine spinach and apples in large bowl.
- Toss with enough dressing to coat.
- Mix in almonds.
- Serve salad, passing any remaining dressing separately.
onion, apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, sesame seeds, paprika, sugar, olive oil, butter, blanched slivered almonds, ready, apples
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spinach-and-apple-salad-with-crispy-almonds-4099 (may not work)