Spinach Salad with Curried Cashew Dressing

By Dani Potts | July 30, 2024

Total time: 30 mins, Servings: 2

INGREDIENTS

For salad: 

  • 2 cups chopped spinach 
  • ½ cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • ⅓ cup carrot, peeled and grated
  • 3 tablespoons raisins
  • 3 tablespoons sliced almonds or nut of choice

For dressing: 

  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup cashews (you can also substitute with more sunflower seeds)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a medium bowl, combine the sunflower seeds and cashews with hot water and cover and soak for at least 20 minutes or as long as overnight. 
  • In a large bowl, toss together the spinach, chickpeas, carrots, and raisins. 
  • In a high speed blender, combine the soaked and drained cashews and sunflower seeds, ¾ cup water, lemon juice , olive oil, nutritional yeast, curry powder, and salt and blend until creamy and smooth. If too thick, add in more water till you get your desired consistency. 
  • Drizzle as much or as little dressing you’d like over the salad(I like mine pretty saucey) and toss to coat. Top with sliced almonds and serve! 

Adapted from: Joyfull Cookbook by Radhi Devlukia-Shetty

BENEFITS

Spinach, often playing a supporting role in dishes, packs a nutritional punch with its abundance of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, C, folic acid, iron, and calcium. While it may not be the main focus, its subtle flavor and exceptional nutritional content make it a go-to choice for health-conscious individuals. With benefits ranging from immune support to digestive health and blood maintenance, spinach proves to be an essential addition to any meal seeking an extra boost of nutrients. Whether tossed into salads or blended into smoothies, spinach effortlessly elevates dishes while simultaneously promoting overall health and wellbeing.