Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Spinach Nectarine Salad

I'd like to give credit for this recipe... but I can't. I was sitting in the Dentist office and picked up a magazine to flip through. I saw this recipe and thought it was worth trying out. Then they called me back to work on my teeth. I have no idea what magazine I was looking at... and I'm not even sure that I got it right, but I thought it turned out pretty good. This makes enough for 2 salads... except I really like nectarines so I used a whole one instead of half.
1 bunch spinach
1 ripe nectarine, sliced
Handful of slivered almonds
2 Tbsp sweet orange marmalade
1 small shallot
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Toast slivered almonds. Set aside.

Finely mince shallot. In a small fry pan heat up orange marmalade and shallot, reducing slightly. Add balsamic vinegar and reduce again slightly. While whisking dressing, add olive oil.

Plate up spinach and top with nectarines. Drizzle over dressing and sprinkle with toasted almonds.

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