With lots of iron and antioxidants in the spinach and carrots, anti-inflammatories in the turmeric and nutrient-packed walnuts, this spinach salad aims to do just that!
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tomatoes
- 2 carrots
- 1 red chilli pepper
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ⅓ cup raisins
- 2 tbsp coconut flakes
- ⅔ cup walnuts
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- olive oil
- cinnamon
- cumin (optional)
- salt
Method
Wash the spinach and cut it into smaller pieces. Place in a large bowl.
Cut the tomatoes and add them to the spinach.
Grate the carrots, mix in the chopped chilli pepper and turmeric and transfer to the bowl.
Add the raisins and coconut flakes.
In a blender (or use a knife), chop the walnuts and sundried tomatoes until they are crumbly. Sprinkle on top of the salad.
Add olive oil, cinnamon, cumin and salt to taste.
Enjoy!
This recipe was part of the Home Yoga Retreat
Irina VerwerIrina Verwer is a yoga teacher, Somatic therapist, intimacy coach, Ayurvedic practitioner, vegan chef and writer of two yogic cookbooks. Very grateful for and inspired by all of her teachers, Irina has created a unique style of teaching that is both intense and gentle.
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