Spinach and Pear Salad

Name: Spinach and Pear Salad
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); <b>Dressing:</b>; 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; <b>Optional</b>; A handful of thinly sliced red onion rings; A handful of Pomegranate seeds/pearls

Douglas Mali

MainStarterVegetarian

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.

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Spinach and Pear Salad