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WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH PARMESAN TOAST Eating your spinach (and radicchio) has never been more pleasant. Servings Serves two to four Ingredients 12 ounces fresh baby spinach 1/2 - 1 whole head radicchio, thinly sliced 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 onion minced 1/2 cup pine nuts Toasted Parmesan Toast Technique Salad: Combine spinach and radicchio in large bowl Bring oil, vinegar, and onion to simmer in large saucepan Season with salt and pepper Immediately pour dressing over salad Toss salad to coat Divide among plates Sprinkle with nuts and serve with warm toast. Parmesan Toast: Cut bread into rounds and brush with olive oil Top with parmesan cheese Bake in 350 degree oven til golden Toasting Nuts: In a saute pan heat up nuts til light gold in color Constantly move nuts around in pan to avoid burning © 2006 Culinary Insider, Inc., All Rights Reserved