Baby Spinach Salad with Shiitake Mushrooms, Marcona Almonds, Pomegranate & Honey Garlic Vinaigrette

The pomegranate seeds add a nice sweetness to this savory salad.

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg fresh spinach
• 1/2 c roasted shiitake mushrooms
• 1/2 c Marcona almonds
• 1 c pomegranate seeds
• 1/2 shallot, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, slow-roasted in oil and puréed
• 1 T honey
• 1 t dijon mustard
• 3 T rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 c olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Mix all vinaigrette ingredients. Shake, and then pour in the spinach, mushrooms, almonds, and pomegranate seeds. Toss and enjoy!