Spinach Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 cups torn fresh baby spinach leaves
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• kosher salt (optional)
• fresh ground black pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Recipe

• 1 if desired, remove stems from spinach. thoroughly wash spinach leaves, pat dry. place spinach in a large bowl.
• 2 in a 12-inch skillet heat oil over medium heat. add garlic; cook and stir until golden. stir in balsamic vinegar. bring to boiling; remove from heat.
• 3 add spinach mixture to vinegar mixture. return to heat. toss mixture in skillet about 1 minute or just until spinach is wilted.
• 4 transfer spinach mixture to a serving dish. season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. sprinkle with almonds. serve immediately.
• 5 note: if eating spinach salad as a main dish add 4 ounces of cooked chicken breast.