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Spinach orange salad

Insalata di spinaci e aranci

Spinach orange salad with chilli and dried apricots tastes of early spring – hugely refreshing – both sweet and hot with a nice crunch.

 

Ingredients

250 g raw baby spinach leaves
½ fresh red chilli
1 orange
5-10 dried apricots
1 tbsp raisins
2 slices one day old bread
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar

Preparation

Rinse the spinach thoroughly in plenty of water
Cube the bread and fry it slowly in olive oil until crispy and nicely browned.
Mix a dressing of oil, vinegard and shredded orange peel
Peel and cut the orange in bite sized pieces
Slice the red chilli and cut the apricots in cubes
Toss spinach, oranges, chili, raisins and apricots in the dressing
Sprinkle the spinach orange salad with fried bread croutons before serving.

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Spinach orange salad - Italian Notes

Spinach orange salad in a fantastic combination with chili, apricots and raisins.

5 replies
  1. Turkey's For Life
    Turkey's For Life says:
    April 18, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    I first saw this salad on a menu in a restaurant in Turkey and thought it sounded a bit odd – and then we tasted it. It was yummy! I think it was with rocket leaves though, if remember rightly so we must try it with spinach.
    Julia

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  2. admin
    admin says:
    April 18, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    I found it odd too, but the combination is really convincing. And I’m sure it tastes great with rocket leaves as well.

    Reply
  3. Francesca
    Francesca says:
    April 26, 2012 at 10:00 am

    Have you tried to add fennel and ribbons of courgette as well and dress the salad with a vinaigrette made of olive oil, lemon juice and fresh mint? So refreshing!!

    Reply
  4. admin
    admin says:
    April 26, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Good idea. I’ll have to try that – if I can find courgettes this early in season:)

    Reply

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