Spinach Salad With Orange Vinaigrette - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices prosciutto
2 oranges, zest of
2 small oranges, juice of or 1 large orange, juice of
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 garlic clove, peeled
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
10 -12 ounces pre-washed spinach

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the prosciutto slices on a baking sheet and bake until just crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Crumble the prosciutto slices into a container and store in the refrigerator.
In a blender, combine the orange zest, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until combined. Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator.
To serve, put the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with enough of the vinaigrette to coat the spinach. Sprinkle with the crisp prosciutto crumbles, toss again, and serve.