Magnolia's spinach salad with chocolate vinaigrette - KCTV5

Magnolia's Executive Chef and owner Shanita McAfee, along with five other celebrated female chefs, will take over the Historic River Market on Saturday, Nov. 17 to host the Chocolate Lovers Wine & Dine. The evening will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a VIP cocktail hour and chef meet-and-greet.

The event's highlight, a wine dinner with chocolate-themed courses specially prepared by each chef, starts at 8:15 p.m.

The second course, prepared by McAfee, is a Magnolia's favorite - a spinach salad with chocolate vinaigrette. 

Spinach Salad Ingredients:

1 cup spinach cleaned
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup candied walnuts
1 fresh pear
4 tablespoons chocolate vinaigrette

Chocolate Vinaigrette Ingredients:

1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoon honey
Salt and pepper to taste
1/8 cup mini chocolate chips

Steps:

Whisk the vinegar and oil together then add honey, add seasonings, then melted mini chocolate.

Toss spinach, cranberries and pears in a small bowl and sprinkle the dressing over it.

Top with walnuts.

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