Fresh Basil & Spinach Salad

Making your own dressing makes such a difference, and is usually easier than you might think. This is my favorite salad of all time, combining spinach, warm egg and fresh basil and green beans.

Servings: 4

Size: 1/4

Points Plus: 4pp

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Rating: 5 stars - Excellent

Ingredient List:

Salad:

1 1/4 c. 1-inch pieces of green beans

3 cups baby spinach

1 cup torn basil leaves

2 hard - cooked eggs, coarsely chopped

Dressing: 

3 T. olive oil

1 t. balsamic vinegar

1 t. fresh lemon juice

1/2 t. salt

1/2 t. ground pepper

Directions:

Heat 1 inch of water to boiling, add beans. Cook 7 minutes and drain. Mix all dressing ingredients in a shaker and chill until ready to serve. Place beans, spinach and basil in a bowl. Add vinaigrette, toss until evenly coated.  Add eggs and then dressing, toss gently.

Tip:

Try buying a basil plant from the store, using the leave off it, and then setting it in your window.  The plant should regenerate soon and you can enjoy fresh basil all the time (if you are good at keeping plants alive :) Enjoy!