RECIPE

Baby Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese and Dried Cherries

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  • SERVINGS: 4

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME:
  • SERVINGS: 4
  • FAST
  • VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
    2. 1/3 cup sliced almonds
    3. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    4. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    5. Salt and freshly ground pepper
    6. One 10-ounce bag baby spinach
    7. 1/2 cup dried sour cherries
    8. 4 ounces mild goat cheese, crumbled

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a small skillet. Add the almonds and cook over moderately high heat, stirring constantly, until golden, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and let cool completely.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the vinegar and season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss the spinach with the sour cherries and almonds. Add the vinaigrette and toss well. Add the goat cheese, toss the salad lightly and serve.