Baby Spinach with Warm Olive Oil and Walnuts

Name: Baby Spinach with Warm Olive Oil and Walnuts
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces walnuts (about 3/4 cup); 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 6 ounces baby spinach, washed well (about 6 cups packed); 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Toasting the walnuts deepens their flavor. The olive oil they're cooked in is used to dress the salad.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, November 2009

25 mins 5 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

2 ounces walnuts (about 3/4 cup)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces baby spinach, washed well (about 6 cups packed)
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Combine walnuts and oil in a small saucepan over medium- low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until walnuts are toasted, about 15 minutes.
2. Toss spinach with vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Top with walnuts, and drizzle with warm olive oil.