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Spinach Salad with Bocconcini and Hazelnuts

Dairy Farmers of Canada
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  • Course Salads
  • Prep. Time 15 mins
  • Cooking Time 5 mins
  • Yields 4 servings

Preparation

What You Need

2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh basil, chopped
2 slices crusty bread, cut into triangles
6 cups (1.5 l) baby spinach, washed
2 tomatoes, diced
8 Canadian Bocconcini, sliced or quartered
1/4 cup (60 ml) hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup (80 ml) hazelnut or
walnut oil
1/4 cup (60 ml) balsamic vinegar
Salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

Mix the butter with the garlic and basil. Season with pepper to taste. Spread on both sides of the bread slices and toast under a medium oven grill or on the barbecue. Set aside.

Arrange a bed of spinach on 4 individual plates and divide out the tomatoes, Bocconcini and hazelnuts. Add a drizzle of oil and vinegar. Season to taste.

Serve salad with basil and garlic croutons.


Tips

Try this recipe with Canadian Le Vent des îles or Le Presqu'île

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