February 8, 2008

Spinach and Pecan Salad

Spinach & Pecan Salad is a low calorie, low fat, delicious and refreshing salad with a citrus dressing. Try and make one using this recipe:

Ingredients:

150g baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
150g snow peas, trimmed and halved
4 pcs. medium oranges

For the Citrus Dressing:

2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
2 teaspoons olive oil

Procedure:

1. Combine the baby spinach leaves, nuts and snow peas in a large bowl.
2. Segment the peeled orange over the salad so that none of the juice from the orange is lost; add the orange segments to the bowl.
3. Place the citrus dressing ingredients in a screw-top jar, shake well, pour over the salad and toss gently to combine.

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