Tuesday, August 11, 2009

CURRIED SPINACH SALAD

Adapted for Simply Classic Serves 8
Junior League of Women

Salad
8 cups spinach leaves (I use a combo of lettuce/spinach)
2 Red Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced
2/3-cup pine nuts
1/2 cup Craisins (sundried cranberries)
1/3 cup green onion, thinly sliced
2 cups shrimp, diced chicken or turkey (optional)
Dressing
2/3-cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 Tbls. Major Grey’s chutney
finely chopped (I used my Peach jam, about 2 Tbls.)
1 tsp. Curry powder
1 tsp. Dry mustard
1 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Tabasco

~For dressing, combine all of the ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake well and let stand at room temperature for several hours to blend.

~Stem spinach leaves and tear into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl. Top with apples, nuts cranberries, and green onions. Toss with dressing and serve immediately.

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