Shelly's Recipe

STRAWBERRY, GOAT CHEESE, AND ALMOND SPINACH SALAD

Category: Salad

1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 zest strip (3 inches) from 1 grapefruit
1 1/2 tbsp juice from 1 grapefruit (see note)
1 shallot, minced
2 tsp sugar
1 (10-oz) bag curly-leaf spinach, stemmed and torn into bite-sized pieces
6 strawberries, hulled and sliced thin
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
Salt and pepper

Place cheese on plate and freeze until slightly firm, about 15 minutes.

Heat oil, zest, shallot, and sugar in Dutch oven over medium-low heat until shallot is softened, about 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat, discard zest, stir in grapefruit juice, and add spinach; cover, allowing spinach to steam until just beginning to wilt, about 30 seconds. Transfer steamed spinach and hot dressing to large bowl. Add strawberries, almonds, and cheese and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve. Serves 4 to 6