Pump-It-Up Spinach Salad

Name: Pump-It-Up Spinach Salad
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp raw sunflower seeds; 6 cups baby spinach leaves; 2 medium mangoes, peeled and sliced; 2 tbsp tahini, (sesame seed paste); 2 tbsp water; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 2 tsp honey; 1/2 tsp salt; freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Makes4 servings

Popeye had to eat his spinach from a can, but your tyke can enjoy it fresh and sweet.

Ingredients

2 tbsp raw sunflower seeds
6 cups baby spinach leaves
2 medium mangoes, peeled and sliced
2 tbsp tahini, (sesame seed paste)
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tsp honey
1/2 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Heat a small frying pan to medium, add sunflower seeds and toast, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside
In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, water and lemon juice until smooth. Add garlic, honey, salt and pepper, whisking to combine.
Toss spinach and mango slices in a large salad bowl, drizzle on dressing and toss to combine. Garnish with sunflower seeds.

This article was originally published on Jun 01, 2007

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