Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons mustard seed (optional)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt (to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • ½ cup dried dates (sliced)
  • ½ cup blue cheese crumbles*
  • ½ cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
  • 1 shallot (thinly sliced)

Instruction

  • Whisk together all ingredients except for the oil; then, while whisking, drizzle in the oil until combined. Alternatively, add all the ingredients to a jar and shake really well until emulsified. Be sure to taste test for salt levels.
  • In a large bowl, toss together spinach, dates, blue cheese, pecan, shallot slices. Then toss with dressing, starting with only about half and adjusting as needed. Serve immediately.