Spinach and Pear Salad
Spinach and Pear Salad
Douglas Mali
This salad recipe comes from a chef at the Lunga River Lodge in the Kafue National Park in the wilds of Zambia. It is quite refreshing and crunchy. Mamta. Serves 2
Ingredients
A large bunch or full cup of young spinach leaves
1 pear, peeled and diced into bite size pieces
1-2 spring onions, cleaned and chopped
1 tbsp. pieces of ham or cooked bacon (optional)
Dressing:
2 tsp. fresh lemon or lime juice
1/4 tsp. chopped tarragon
1 tsp. sugar or equivalent sweetener or honey
1 tsp. wholegrain mustard
2-3 tsp. virgin olive oil
Optional
A handful of thinly sliced red onion rings
A handful of Pomegranate seeds/pearls
Instructions
To make the dressing, place all ingredients in a screw top jar and shake vigorously. Keep aside.
Just before serving, place all other ingredients in a bowl, mix and pour dressing over. Mix gently. Serve immediately.
