Hanukkah Recipes: Fruited Wilted Spinach Salad

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Fruited Wilted Spinach Salad

 

This lush salad is resplendent with fruits nested in

wilted greens.

 

 

 

1/4 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/8-inch strips

1/4 cup dry sherry, cream sherry, or dry white

wine

3 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 small red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly

sliced

12 cups torn spinach leaves, well washed

3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar, red wine vinegar,

or white balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 15-ounce can pitted light or dark sweet cherries

or one 10-ounce package frozen dark sweet cherries

(thawed), drained and patted dry

1/3 cup sliced pitted kalamata olives

 

 

 

1. Place apricots in a small bowl and cover with

sherry or wine. Cover and let stand 30 minutes or

until plump. Drain, reserving liquid.

2. Meanwhile, place spinach in a very large salad

bowl. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Add garlic and red onion. Cook and stir for 3 to 4

minutes or just until softened. Add reserved fruit

soaking liquid, vinegar, honey, pepper, and salt.

Bring to boiling. Remove from heat; pour hot mixture

over spinach. Toss just until spinach is coated and

slightly wilted. Sprinkle with apricots, cherries, and

olives. Makes 8 side-dish servings.

 

Make-Ahead Tip: Clean and tear spinach up to 8 hours

in advance; cover and chill.

 

 

Nutritional facts per serving

calories: 131 , total fat: 5g , saturated fat: 11g ,

cholesterol: 0mg , sodium: 173mg , carbohydrate: 17g ,

fiber: 2g , protein: 2g , vitamin A: 68% , vitamin C:

22% , calcium: 6%

 

 

 

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Parade Exodus 20:8-11 & Hebrews 4:9

 

 

 

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