Cauliflower & Spinach Salad

• 3 cups cauliflower, cut into small flowerets
• ½ pound spinach
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 large clove garlic, crushed
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ½ cup slivered almonds

Directions

• Rinse and drain cauliflower and cut into small flowerets.
• Wash and trim spinach.
• Stack leaves and slice crosswise into 1/4-inch strips.
• Place in a salad bowl along with cauliflower.
• Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
• In a jar, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, mustard, basil and pepper.
• Shake to blend well.
• Just before serving, pour dressing over vegetables; add almonds and mix gently but thoroughly.