SUE JOHNSON'S INDIAN SPINACH SALAD

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Had this at a pot luck dinner and I had to have the recipe. The combination of fruits and nuts, chutney and spinach is wonderful. And if you have some rotisserie chicken left over from last nights dinner, chop it up and make this a Main dish Salad.

Provided by Pam Ellingson

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

DRESSING
3 to 4 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 c vegetable oil
2 to 3 Tbsp major greys chutney (large chunks chopped up)
2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp mild curry powder
1 tsp dry mustard
SALAD
8 c spinach, washed well and dried
1 1/2 c unpeeled red apple, diced
1/2 c golden raisins
2 to 3 Tbsp sliced green onions. use white and some of the tops
1/2 c peanuts, dry roasted
2 c rotisserie chicken, deboned and chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all dressing ingredients except the oil in a small mixing bowl. Drizzle in the oil as you whisk to make an emulsion. (It may separate, just whisk again before using) Cover and chill.
  • 2. Place 1 cup of spinach on each plate, top with equal parts of each condiment (apple, raisin, etc.),Reserve the peanuts for garnish. Add chicken if desired.
  • 3. Drizzle each serving with some dressing and sprinkle a few nuts over the entire salad. Pass remaining dressing at the table.

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