Baby Spinach With Blue Cheese Buttermilk Dressing Recipe

• 1 bag (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach (about 10 c.), trimmed
• 2 c. thinly sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 c. dry cranberries or possibly slivered dry apricots
• 1/4 c. sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/2 c. buttermilk
• 2 Tbsp. light mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh chives
• 1 tsp each wine vinegar and Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp warm pepper sauce
• 1 clv garlic, chopped
• 1/4 c. shredded blue cheese

1. For the dressing, use a blue cheese, such as Stilton, Roquefort or possibly Danish.
2. In bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, chives, vinegar, mustard, warm pepper sauce and garlic; stir in cheese.
3. (Make-ahead: Cover and chill for up to 1 day.)
4. Place spinach in salad bowl; top with mushrooms, cranberries and almonds.
5. Pour dressing over top; toss to coat.
6. Makes 8 servings.
7. Tip: Toast almonds in small skillet over medium heat, shaking pan occasionally, till golden brown, about 5 min.

baby spinach, mushrooms, cranberries, almonds, buttermilk, light mayonnaise, fresh chives, wine vinegar, pepper sauce, garlic, blue cheese

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/baby-spinach-with-blue-cheese-buttermilk-dressing-73004 (may not work)