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Greek Spinach Salad With Hot Oil Dressing

Greek Spinach Salad With Hot Oil Dressing is built on Spinach, Red Onion, Greek Olives, Feta Cheese, and Sherry Vinegar. Serves 4. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 3/4 lb
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1 tbsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1 clove
• 1/8 tsp
• 3 tbsp
• 1
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1 clove

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Combine vinegar, oregano, garlic, and salt.

2. 2

   In a small pan swirl olive oil over medium heat until it is just warm to touch (2 to 3 minutes).

3. 3

   Using a whisk or fork, gradually beat hot oil into vinegar mixture.

4. 4

   Lightly and quickly mix hot dressing with spinach mixture. Gently stir in croutons. Serve at once, offering freshly ground pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Baguette Croutons: Cut baguette crosswise into 24 thin slices.

6. 6

   In a small pan over medium heat melt butter; add oil and garlic.

7. 7

   Place bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.

8. 8

   Brush with butter mixture.

9. 9

   Bake in a 250� F oven until crisp and lightly browned (25 to 30 minutes).

10. 10

    Recipe By: the California Culinary Academy