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Advertisement: Support Daily InBox: The Recipe File -- click here! -- Other Great E-Mails -- Bible Verses Bits & Pieces Chicken Soup for the Soul Daily Reflections Proverbs Plus The Recipe File Life Tips Messages from the Masters Quotes from the Masters Family Minute   The Recipe File is a free e-mail service from DailyInbox.com that provides selected recipes from award-winning Junior League cookbooks. Print this recipe Send this recipe to a friend Home Subscribe Yourself Modify Your Subscription Unsubscribe or Cancel Privacy Statement About Us   FREE Electronic Pocket Data Bank Get your 100% rebate on this handy electronic pocket organizer. Stores names and phone numbers for instant access, rapid search and security features. Also includes calculator. And incredible deal. Get yours while supplies last. http://www.dealdetector.com/221 Appetizers, Salads and Breads: Spinach Salad with Basil Dressing from From Portland's Palate... A Collection of Recipes from the City of Roses INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch spinach, torn into pieces (see note) 1 small avocado, cubed 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces feta cheese (1/2 cup), crumbled 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped Dressing: 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (packed) or 2 tablespoons dried basil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper TO PREPARE: In a large bowl, combine spinach, avocado, onion, feta and nuts. Dressing:  In a food processor or blender, add garlic and pulse 4 to 5 times.  Add basil, pulse to combine, then add vinegar and sugar.  With processor running, drizzle in olive oil until emulsified.  Season with pepper. Pour dressing over salad and toss well.  Serve immediately. NOTE:  A mixture of spinach and red leaf lettuce adds festive color.  Consider jicama root as an addition to this salad. YIELD: 6 - 8 SERVINGS Copyright 1992 The Junior League of Portland, Oregon, Inc.  All rights reserved. To purchase copies of From Portland's Palate, call the Junior League of Portland, Oregon at (503) 297-6364. The Junior League of Portland, Oregon, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.  Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.  All proceeds from League fundraising efforts, including from the sale of From Portland's Palate, are returned to the community.   Subscribe a Friend to The Recipe File Share these recipes with a friend today Please enter your name and the email address of the friend or colleague you would like to subscribe in the spaces provided below. Your friend will be sent an email informing him or her that you have given them a free subscription to The Recipe File provided by DailyInbox.com! Your Name: Your Friend's E-Mail Address: (one address per box)     Subscription Information You are subscribed with e-mail address:  [archive@jab.org] To modify your subscription information visit:  The Subscription Center To unsubscribe immediately, click here:  The Remove Page To unsubscribe using email, forward this message to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]