SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY CUCUMBER DRESSING

In the language of ancient Perú yanuq meant hearth, home...

SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY CUCUMBER DRESSING

Ingredients :

Cucumber dressing:

½ cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped

3 green onions, chopped (white and part of green parts only)

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

Drops or Tabasco

2 tablespoons natural plain yogurt

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Salt

Pepper

Salad:

2 cups spinach leaves, without stems, torn in medium size pieces

¼ cup radishes in thin slices

¼ cup ají amarillo fresco (chili), seeded, deveined and finely chopped

Preparation:

Cucumber dressing:
Process cucumber, vinegar, green onion, sugar and Tabasco until a puree is obtained.
Transfer puree to a medium size bowl and stir in yogurt and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper.

Salad:
Toss spinach leaves with radish slices and chili in a salad bowl.
Pour the necessary amount of the cucumber dressing and mix.
Remaining dressing may be refrigerated covered for 2 – 3 days.
Serve.

2 servings