PERSIAN SPINACH SALAD

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Make and share this Persian Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Stacia_

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb fresh spinach
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, minced
ground cinnamon (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup drained yogurt (see "Draining Yogurt" box)
2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint or 1 tablespoon dill
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • Discard the spinach stems. Wash and drain the leaves, then chop coarsely.
  • Melt the butter in a large saute pan. Add the onion and a generous pinch of cinnamon, if using, and cook over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant. Add the spinach and cook until it wilts, stirring often. Drain well and let cool.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice and mint or dill. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with the spinach and taste for seasoning. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with walnuts and more herbs. Serve at room temperature with pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.3, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 30.9, Sodium 120.8, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.4, Protein 6.7

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