Garden Salad with Dry mangoes

This spinach salad is my latest favorite. Simple and delicious.This salad is super as a side or just on its own. You can really use any dried fruit in this salad. Work with what’s on sale or what you have on hand. Even regular raisins are really good. Dried blueberries are amazing, but going to cost a lot more. Keep it simple.

Salad Secrets:

• Always select fresh and firm vegetables and fruits. Start with the best quality and handle the ingredients carefully, so that there is no loss of nutrients.When putting a salad together, think like an artist. Work towards a contrast colors,shapes and flavours.
• Garnish simply but  attractively.
• Except for hot salads, ensure that the salads are always served chilled.
• If you want to store the lettuce, clean them drain the vegetables and fruits thoroughly .Wrap them loosely in a clean towel. Place them in the crisper and refrigerate.

Garden Salad Preparation

Ingredients

Salad

Tender garden salad kit.                       1 packet

Tomatoes                                             1 no

DRY MANGOES

Dry mangoes                                       ½ cup

Dried fruit like cranberries or raisins       ¼ cup
Dried cherries                                         2 tbsp

Dry sunflower seeds                                2 tbsp

Feta cheese                                             3 tbsp

Dressings

Oilve oil                                                  3 tbsp

Ground pepper                                         ½ tsp

Lemon juice                                              1 tbsp.

Balsamic vinegar                                       2 tbsp

Soy sauce                                                ¼ tsp

Yellow mustard                                        1/2 tsp

Feta cheese                                             2 tbsp

Sugar                                                      1tsp

Basil Pesto                                              1 tsp

Method:

• Mix all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl,whisking n the oil until it thickens slightly.
• Place spinach in salad bowl and top with seeds, tomatoes,dry fruits and cheese.
• Just before serving toss on dressing.