Simple Spinach Salad With Lemon Mint Dressing

Submitted by Jen T

"The title says it all :) Makes a nice healthy alternative to a lettuce salad or coleslaw."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 bunch fresh baby spinach leaves (about 300g)
• 1 cup alfalfa sprout
• cherry tomatoes (optional) or sliced red skinned apple (optional)

• DRESSING

• 2 medium lemons
• 4 sprigs of fresh mint
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup spiced vinegar
• fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. Place spinach leaves on a platter.
2. Mix through the tomatoes or apple slices if using.
3. Top with the alfalfa sprouts.
4. Pour over the dressing or serve on the side.
5. TO MAKE DRESSING:.
6. With a sharp knife remove lemon rind taking as little pith (the white part) as possible.
7. With the motor running, and using a metal blade, drop the lemon rind & mint down the tube.
8. When lemon and mint are finely chopped add the sugar, lemon juice, vinegar & pepper.
9. Process until well mixed.

Reviews

[chayamushka]

This dressing is fabulous! I actually really dislike salads, but as my husband really needs to lose weight, I've been trying to include more of them in our diet. This dressing made the salad one I actually enjoyed, which is saying a lot. I used red wine vinegar.

 

[White Rose Child]

The dressing smells REALLY strong, but don't be fooled, it is not overpowering and the flavors compliment each other very nicely! I used cherry tomatoes. Thanks for a great easy salad!

 

[TooAllergic]

Wow. So I thought I would miss the oil...no way! I used my pear-infused white balsamic for the vinegar. I chopped Braeburn apples as the option (not the tomato option). I chopped the spinach (and used it like a slaw). So fresh and yummy. This will be fabulous with your plum pork! Thanks Jen.