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Baby spinach salad with pesto

Name: Baby spinach salad with pesto
Prep time: 15 min
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)

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)

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Step 1
Toss the baby spinach leaves and tomatoes in a large serving bowl.
Step 2
Process the pine nuts, basil, garlic, balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
Step 3
Toss pesto through the spinach and tomatoes. Serve immediately.

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