phood adventures

Yummy Salad

So as my introductory entry, it has been “hinted” that I should post favorite recipes :) This is the recipe, as given to me from my cousin…Lex and MJ have tasted and can vouch for if it’s good :D I personally LOVE it and it started my openness to salads with fruit and nuts in them…add a little meat and cheese and I love the salad…but this isn’t one of those meat and cheese salads….errr, I digress.

SPINACH CASHEW RAISIN SALAD

Ingredients:
Salad Greens (the recipe originally called for spinach, but we like the Spring Mix better)
Cashews (Buy cashew halves. Use half can or more)
2 Granny Smith Apples (peeled)
Golden Raisins (I think I usually buy the “big” box and use half – 3/4 of it)
Lemon Juice

Dressing (Goes a long way):
1/2 cup Canola Oil
4 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
4 Tablespoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
1 drop Tabasco
Fresh Pepper

I usually buy three to four “salad bags” – a mixture of various greens vice just spinach. Use what you like!

Soak the golden raisins in warm water for 5-10 minutes, then drain.

Cube the apples. Toss in lemon juice so they won’t turn brown, drain.

Also, for “effect” I usually layer everything ~ lettuce, apples, raisins, cashews. Have the dressing in a water bottle or something like that and pour on right before tossing at the party. It does not keep well overnight once mixed with dressing.

As for “how many people” it serves, usually it is one of a few to many sides. But when I make it I usually use a huge bowl ~ I usually figure on 12-15 folks.