Spinach Salad with Olives & Pine Nuts or Chestnuts

4.34 from 3 votes

A great winter side dish that pairs well with all manner of proteins. To find the olive oil and olives that round out the flavors in this easy, delicious recipe go to my online store here.

4.34 from 3 votes

Spinach Salad with Olives & Pine Nuts or Chestnuts

By Diane Kochilas

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Servings

Christmas, Greens, Occasion, Recipes, Salads, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Servings

Christmas, Greens, Occasion, Recipes, Salads, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 tbsp. pine nuts or 6 chestnuts cooked, shelled and halved
10 oz./ 300 gr. Baby spinach washed, drained and trimmed
1 red onion peeled, halved, and cut into paper thin slices
1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes rinsed and halved lengthwise
5 oz./150 gr. Manouri or pressed ricotta salata
24 Thassos Halkidiki or other wrinkled black or brown
For the dressing
1 / 3 cup extra-virgin Greek olive oil
2 tsp. sherry vinegar
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. grainy Dijon mustard
1 tsp. Greek honey
½ tsp orange zest

Instructions

1. Roast the pine nuts in a dry nonstick pan over low heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Remove and set aside. If using chestnuts, roast or boil and shell.
2. Place the spinach in a bowl. Top with the onion, cherry tomatoes, manouri, olives, and pine nuts or chestnuts.
3. Whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing. Mix into the salad and serve.

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