Pesto and baby spinach salad

Serves: 6
Prep: 15
Cook: 0

Enjoy this salad on its own for a light and easy lunch idea, or as an accompaniment to your favourite main.

Ingredients

  • 150g packet of baby spinach leaves
  • 250g punnet of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tbs pine nuts, toasted
  • 1½ cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ tbs balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tbs olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt (optional)

Method

  1. Step 1

    Toss the baby spinach leaves and tomatoes in a large serving bowl.
  2. Step 2

    Process the pine nuts, basil, garlic, balsamic and olive oil in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
  3. Step 3

    Toss pesto through the spinach and tomatoes. Serve immediately.