Spinach Salad with Pecorino, Pine Nuts, and Currants

Here is a great recipe if you are looking for a healthy side dish, or if you choose, just add a piece of crusty artisan bread and it magically becomes a complete summer meal.

Chez tried it on 6/28 and has added it to his permanent rotation... perhaps you will too?

- Chez

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried currants
• 1 1/2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
• 1 1/2 tablespoon sunflower seeds, toasted
• 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallot
• thin strips of Romano cheese
  

Preparation

1. Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl.
2. Whisk in oil.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Toss spinach with vinaigrette in large bowl.
5. And cheese and toss.