Turkish Spinach Salad

prep time:: 15 min

Makes 4 servings

This garlicky salad is a nice way to eat spinach and a great way to get a nutritional boost. Use the best extra-virgin olive oil you can afford. Serve it with lentil soup for a simple, delicious supper.

ingredients

1 pound fresh spinach, washed, stems removed
2 fresh tomatoes, sliced
6 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
5 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons quality extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste

directions

1
1. Dry the spinach, tear it into large pieces, and combine it with the tomatoes and scallions in a bowl.
2
2. Combine the yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, and thyme, adding salt and pepper to taste.
3
3. Add the yogurt mixture to the vegetables and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Source: Dr. Weil