Spinach Basil Salad With Pine Nut Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Dressing
5 ounces toasted pine nuts, pureed
1 whole egg
1 large shallot, minced
1/4 ounce lemon juice
3 ounces balsamic vinegar
10 ounces olive oil
Salad
20 ounces spinach
96 basil leaves
4 ounces shaved aged provolone cheese or 4 ounces good parmesan cheese
4 ounces toasted pine nuts

Preparation

Dressing-Put pine nut in a food processor add whole egg,shallots, and lemon juice,Puree.
Slowly add oil in a stream alternate with vinegar till all is incorporated.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Salad-- On 8 plates arrange 2 1/2 ounces of spinach leaves and 12 basil leaves.
Divide dressing over the salads.
Top with 1 tablespoon of cheese and 1 tablespoon of pine nuts.