Jul 19 2009
Spinach and Cauliflower Toss
Here is a great summer salad recipe, full of healthy ingredients that taste great too.
1 pound (500 g) spinach
1/2 medium cauliflower broken into small florets
1 large avocado
lemon juice
1/2 cup (125 ml) slivered almonds, toasted
Dressing:
6 tablespoons (75 ml) salad oil
3 tablesppoons (40 ml) white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) each salt, dry mustard & dry basil
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) pepper
dash ground nutmeg
Wash spinach and pat it dry. Tear the spinach into bite-size pieces. Place it in a bowl and add the cauliflower.
Pit, peel and slice the avocado. Dip the avocado slices in lemon juice to coat them, then add them to the spinach and cauliflower.
Combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, mustard, basil, pepper and nutmeg. Blend together well. Pour the dressing over the salad. Add the almonds and gently mix to coat.
Serves 6
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