Open your mind to this salad — even if the ingredients sound strange! The curry flavor of the dressing goes really well with the sweet fruit, and the sesame seeds make it just a little crunchy. Spinach is one of the very healthiest things you can eat, so be sure to try plenty of different recipes for it!
kitchen gear
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Cutting board
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Sharp knife (adult needed)
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Measuring spoons
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Measuring cup
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Large bowl
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Fork or whisk
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- 1⁄4 cup olive, canola, or vegetable oil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups flat-leaf or baby spinach, washed well
- 1 large apple, scrubbed or peeled, and diced
- 1⁄2 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons lightly toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
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Put the vinegar, oil, curry powder, mustard, and salt in the bowl and using the fork or whisk, stir well.
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Add the spinach, apple, raisins, and sesame seeds and toss to combine. Serve right away.
Notes
To toast sesame seeds, put a small skillet on the stove and set the heat to medium. Add the sesame seeds and cook, stirring, until golden, 2-3 minutes.
