Warm Spinach Salad With Olives And Sun-Dried Tomatoes |
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While still a student, I worked as a waitress one summer in a small cafe in my hometown in Nova Scotia. I loved the food at that place. I had a great boss, and my co-workers were a barrel of fun to work with, making the time pass quickly.
I used to tease the owner, telling him that I only wanted to work there to steal all his recipes.
This Warm Spinach Salad with Olives and Sun-dried Tomatoes was one of the most popular items on the menu.
I never did get my hands on the original recipe (too many cooks in the kitchen), but this is my version, and I hope you like it.
I used to tease the owner, telling him that I only wanted to work there to steal all his recipes.
This Warm Spinach Salad with Olives and Sun-dried Tomatoes was one of the most popular items on the menu.
I never did get my hands on the original recipe (too many cooks in the kitchen), but this is my version, and I hope you like it.
CAN I MAKE THIS SALAD AHEAD OF TIME?
Nope. This is a dish you need to make and serve immediately. Otherwise, the baby spinach will wilt, and who wants to eat soggy salad?
You could, however, make the homemade croutons and vinaigrette ahead of time.
You could, however, make the homemade croutons and vinaigrette ahead of time.
ANY GREAT TIPS?
Yes, make your own croutons.
You could use the store-bought kind, but I don't recommend it. They aren't nearly as good. If you've never made your own croutons, you haven't lived...really. Let your hair down- be crazy!
You could use the store-bought kind, but I don't recommend it. They aren't nearly as good. If you've never made your own croutons, you haven't lived...really. Let your hair down- be crazy!
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
In addition to fresh baby spinach, you will need a small eggplant, a zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, croutons (homemade are best), and Kalamata olives.
The vinaigrette is just a bit of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and the best quality Canadian maple syrup you can get your hands on.
The vinaigrette is just a bit of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and the best quality Canadian maple syrup you can get your hands on.