Wilted Spinach Salad With Sherry Vinaigrette

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 12 ounces fresh spinach (washed, drained, patted dry)
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallot
• 1/3 cup sherry wine vinegar or 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional) or 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika (optional)
• 1/3 cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth or 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped black olives, such as kalamata

Recipe

• 1 place spinach in a large bowl.
• 2 place shallot, vinegar and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• 3 cook, stirring often, until the liquid is nearly evaporated.
• 4 add almonds and paprika (if using) and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
• 5 stir in broth and olives and bring to a simmer.
• 6 immediately pour the dressing over the spinach and toss until slightly wilted.
• 7 serve.