Spinach Salad with Manchego cheese

 Makes 4 to 6 servings; salad dressing makes 1/3 cup 

Ingredients:

Salad: 

• 9 ounces spinach leaves 
• 1 endive (or other green) 
• 1 cup Manchego cheese (aged cheese) 

Dressing: 

• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 
• 3 tablespoons honey -- local is best
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 
• ¼ cup peeled and chopped shallots 
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper 

Directions:

1. To make salad, chop the spinach and endive leaves to the desired size. Sprinkle the cheese on top. 
2. To make dressing, blend all the dressing ingredients together in a food processor until smooth. Toss with the salad and serve.