Spinach Salad

Ingredients

  • Croutons:
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • garlic clove
  • 4 slices French or Italian bread, 1/2" cubes
  • 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Melt butter with oil and add garlic. Stir 1 minute and discard garlic. Add cubes and stir to coat. Cook stirring 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towel.
  • Combine Parmesan cheese and paprika in small paper bag. Add hot cubes and shake until covered.
  • Dressing:
  • 1/2 C oil
  • 1 egg
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp parsley
  • 2 tsp Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire
  • dash Tobasco
  • salt and pepper
  • Combine all and whisk until blended and thickened. Put in air-tight container and refrigerator.
  • Before serving, tear spinach leaves in bowl. Add enough dressing to coat. Top with croutons.

Preparation

Step 1

Follow directions above.