Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot or red onion
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons quality walnut oil, (see Cook's Note)
- 8 cups baby spinach leaves, stems trimmed, washed, and dried
- 1/2 cup whole or chopped toasted walnuts
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually whisk in the oil to make a creamy dressing.
- Put all but a large handful of the spinach in a large bowl.
- Toss with most of the dressing.
- Add remaining spinach and continue tossing until well coated.
- Serve immediately topped with goat cheese and walnuts.
- Cook's Note: If your walnut oil is very strong, use half walnut oil and extra-virgin olive oil.
red wine vinegar, shallot, mustard, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, quality walnut oil, baby spinach leaves, walnuts, goat cheese
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/spinach-salad-with-goat-cheese-and-walnuts-recipe.html (may not work)