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Spinach Pesto Salad

RH Staff

April 1, 2007

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  • 11/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 cup olive oil

  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar

  • 1/2 cup pine nuts, chopped

  • 2 tsp. garlic, minced

  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (or 1 Tbsp. dried basil)

  • 41/2 qt. baby spinach leaves, rinsed

  • 12 large hard-cooked eggs, sliced (1 lb., 5 oz. if using peeled hard-cooked egg product)

  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

  • 3/4 cup real bacon bits

Blend together cheese, oil, vinegar, pine nuts, garlic and basil. Warm in a saucepan over low heat. Pour warm dressing over spinach; toss gently.

For each serving: Portion about 11/2 cups salad, 1 sliced egg, 1 tsp. almonds, and 1 Tbsp. bacon bits onto plate. Serve immediately.

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