Spinach Root Salad - {Ispanak Koku Salatasi}

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Young spinach roots and stems - washed well
3 tablespoons	45ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Lemon juice
1 tablespoon	15ml	Garlic clove - finely chopped (large)
1 teaspoon	5ml	Poppy seeds - optional
1 teaspoon	5ml	Honey - optional
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

Bring some water to a boil in a saucepan and cook the spinach roots and stems until they are soft, about 20 minutes. Drain and refresh them under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels and set aside.

Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, poppy seeds and honey, if using. Combine the dressing with the spinach roots and stems and toss. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Each serving: 114 calories; 143 mg sodium; 0 cholesterol; 10 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 4 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams protein; 2.43 grams fiber.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 01-23-2002

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