Greek spinach salad with hot oil dressing Recipe

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Greek spinach salad with hot oil dressing

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Ingredients:

3/4	lbs	Spinach
1/2	cup	Red onion -- slivered
1/2	cup	Greek olives
1/2	cup	Feta cheese -- crumbled
1	tbsp	Sherry vinegar
1/4	tsp	Dried oregano
1		Clove garlic -- minced
1/8	tsp	Salt
3	tbsp	Olive oil
		Black pepper
		BAGUETTE CROUTONS
1		Baguette
2	tbsp	Butter
1	tbsp	Olive oil
1		Clove garlic -- minced

Procedures:

1	Remove and discard stems from spinach; you should have about 8 cups leaves.
2	Place spinach in salad bowl with onion, olives, and cheese.
3	In a small bowl combine vinegar, oregano, garlic, and salt.
4	In a small pan swirl olive oil over medium heat until it is just warm to touch (2 to 3 minutes).
5	Using a whisk or fork, gradually beat hot oil into vinegar mixture.
6	Lightly and quickly mix hot dressing with spinach mixture.
7	Gently stir in croutons.
8	Serve at once, offering freshly ground pepper to taste.
9	Baguette croutons: cut baguette crosswise into 24 thin slices.
10	In a small pan over medium heat melt butter; add oil and garlic.
11	Place bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
12	Brush with butter mixture.
13	Bake in a 250?f oven until crisp and lightly browned (25 to 30 minutes)