Fresh Spinach Toss

By Hklbrries

Making this wilted spinach salad is really quick in your microwave.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter or margarine
• 1 tbsp olive oil or salad oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Dash ground red pepper
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 tbsp pine nuts or chopped walnuts or pecans
• 12 cups torn fresh prewashed spinach (about 10 ounces)
• 1 tbsp finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a small microwave-safe bowl, cook margarine or butter on 100% power (high) for 20 to 40 seconds or until melted; set aside.

In a 3-quart microwave-safe casserole combine the olive oil, garlic, salt and red pepper. Stir in raisins and nuts.

Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power (high) for 1 minute, stirring once. Add spinach.

Spoon melted margarine over spinach. Toss well to coat.

Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power (high ) for 1 1/2 to 3 minutes or until spinach is just wilted and heated through, stirring once. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.