Fresh Spinach and Chicken Salad 1 lb
fresh spinach
3 c cooked chicken shredded into long strips
1/2 c scallions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 c celery thinly sliced
1/2 c olive oil
2 T lemon juice
2 T white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic minced
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
1/8 tsp nutmeg
2/3 c sliced toasted almonds
Clean and dry spinach leaves. Discard stems. Tear leaves and toss with chicken,
scallions and celery. Cover and chill 1 hour.
Prepare dressing by whisking together remaining ingredients except nuts. Whisk
until smooth and creamy. Cover and chill.
To serve, whisk dressing again and pour over spinach and chicken. Toss gently to
coat. Add half the almonds. Scatter remaining almonds over top of salad and
serve immediately. |