Ingredients
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1 bunch fresh basil
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3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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2 shallots
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1/3 cup hazelnuts
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½ (12 oz) pkg green beans, sliced
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1 (9 oz) pkg fresh spinach
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½ (8 oz) feta cheese
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4 cups cherries
Steps
1
Use a hand blender to blend the basil, vinegar and 4 tbsp olive oil into a dressing. Season with salt (in moderation) and pepper to taste.
2
Cut the shallots into thin rings and chop the hazelnuts coarsely. Heat the remaining oil in a pan and fry the shallots for 2 min.
3
Add the hazelnuts, beans, salt (in moderation) and pepper. Cook on medium high heat for 6 min., stirring regularly.
4
Add half the spinach and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Spread the mixture on a large serving platter and top with the raw spinach.
5
Drizzle the basil dressing on the salad, crumble the cheese on top and add the cherries. Finish with freshly ground black pepper and serve.
