Spinach salad with corn bread croutons
Indulge in a delightful blend of fresh spinach leaves topped with crunchy corn bread croutons. This salad is a perfect combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients:
- 140g baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1 1/2 cups Peppered Corn Bread Croutons
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallot
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions:
- Combine the spinach, onion, and seasoned corn bread cubes in a mixing bowl. Make a smooth mixture in a blender by blending together vinegar, shallot, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and cloves. While blending, gradually mix in the canola oil and olive oil. Include the parsley and thyme; blend briefly until finely chopped. Flavor the dressing with salt and pepper, then mix it with the salad. Add more salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Summary:
- Calories: 713 kcal
- Fat: 69 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbs: 23 g
- Potassium: 993 mg
- Magnesium: 132 mg