Baby Spinach, Apple and Pecan Salad

by Tarla Dalal

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In the past decade or so, several ingredients that were once unheard of in India started becoming easily available in supermarkets and specialty/ gourmet food stores.

Pecan nuts is one such. Loaded with mono-unsaturated fats such as oleic acid along with phenolic antioxidants that helps reduce the risk of heart disease, this nut is a good one to include in your diet – and this yummy salad is a great way to do it.

The Baby Spinach, Apple and Pecan Salad is an energetic bowlful bursting with flavour. This crunchy salad combines apples and spinach with crunchy pecans and a unique sweet and salty dressing.

It is a treasure-chest loaded with vitamins and minerals such as manganese, potassium, calcium , iron , magnesium , Zinc , and selenium, which offer wonderful health benefits. Definitely a must-try!

Also have a go at other salads like the Apple Almond and Celery Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing or Masoor, Beets, Zucchini , Peppers Lunch Salad .

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Baby Spinach, Apple and Pecan Salad recipe - How to make Baby Spinach, Apple and Pecan Salad

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 0 mins Total Time: 10 mins 2Makes 2 servings
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Ingredients

3 cups baby spinach
1 cup sliced apples
1/2 cup roasted pecans
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp whole grain mustard paste
1 1/2 tsp honey
1/2 tsp sea salt (khada namak)
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)

Method

Combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard paste, honey, pepper powder and sea salt in a small bowl and mix well using a whisk.
Combine all the remaining ingredients along with the olive oil –sea salt mixture and toss well.
Serve immediately.