Shelly's Recipe

WARM TOMATO & SPINACH SALAD

Category: Salad

3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tsp sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
3 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 small red onion, cut into strips
4 oz baby spinach
1/4 cup crushed pecans
2 tbsp crumbled goat cheese

To make dressing: In small bowl, combine vinegar, garlic and sugar. Whisk together, then drizzle in the olive oil and mix well. Place vinaigrette mixture in a small saute pan with tomatoes and onions. Cook over medium heat just until it simmers.

Place spinach on a plate. Top spinach with vinaigrette, tomatoes and onions. Garnish with pecans and goat cheese and serve. Makes: 4 to 6 servings