Recipe: Warm Cucumber, Spinach and Red Bell Pepper Salad

WARM CUCUMBER, SPINACH AND RED BELL PEPPER SALAD

6 cups spinach, leaves only, washed well
2 whole cucumbers, peeled, halved and sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded and sliced
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste

Place the spinach and cucumbers in a large bowl; set aside.

Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and add the butter. Cook until butter begins to brown and it takes on a nutty aroma. Add the bell peppers, vinegar and onion; toss until warmed.

Pour the bell pepper mixture over the spinach and cucumbers, season with salt and pepper and toss.

Arrange the salad on four plates and serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Lisa Nicitato to The Arizona Republic, July 21, 2008