Spinach Salad with Pine Nuts

By BClover

Ingredients

• 4 cups of Baby Spinach Leaves
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, sliced
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup Toasted Pine Nuts
• splash of Balsamic Vinegar
• splash of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• handful grated Parmesan Cheese
• cracked Black Pepper
• Sweet Smoked Paprika (or Hot if you are adventurous!)
• Garlic Salt

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a skillet on medium heat. Add pine nuts to hot skillet and toast them watching carefully (about 5 to 7 minutes) they burn easy. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Lower heat if needed. Let nuts cool.
In a large bowl toss baby spinach, tomatoes, parmesan, pine nuts, balsamic and olive oil. Season to taste with black pepper, smoked paprika and garlic salt.