pat's Recipe

Spinach Salad Tangiers-Style

Category: SALADS

3 apples, cored, sliced
5 Tbs. lemon juice
1 lb. fresh spinach
1 medium cucumber, peeled, thinly sliced
3/4 C. thinly sliced celery
1/2 C. golden raisins
1/4 C. chopped walnuts
3/4 C. plain yogurt
1/2 tsp. curry powder
2 Tbs. finely snipped fresh mint
1 garlic clove, minced
2 Tbs. finely chopped green onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
Directions

Place apple slices in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 3 Tbs. lemon juice; toss lightly to coat. Wash spinach well. Remove and discard tough stems. Dry spinach with paper towels. Tear spinach into bite-size pieces. Add to apples. Add cucumber, celery, raisins and walnuts. In a screw-top jar, combine yogurt, curry powder, mint, garlic, green onion, salt, pepper and remaining 2 Tbs. lemon juice. Cover tightly. Shake to combine well. Pour over spinach mixture just before serving.



Toss lightly to coat. Makes 4 to 6 servings