Put spinach in plenty of boiling water.
Cover and stand for 2-3 minutes.
Drain, save water to boil beans.
Dab leaves with a kitchen towel, keep aside.
Boil beans in drained water till bright, but not mushy.
Drain, keep aside.
Soak burghul wheat in 1 cup water for 5 minutes.
Drain fully, by pressing out between palms.
Chop walnuts in quarters or smaller pieces, save two halves for garnish.
Mix peas, onion, beans, spinach, wheat and walnuts.
Take in a large transparent bowl.
Chill in refrigerator till dressing is ready.
Beat curds till smooth.
Add all other ingredients, mix well.
Pour three-fourths of dressings over prepared mixture.
Mix with spatula till well-blended.
Pour remaining dressing over salad.
Garnish with saved walnut halves.
Serve chilled with warm pita bread, or lebanese rice too.
Making time: 30 minutes
Makes: 3 servings
Shelflife: 2 days
For dressing:
1 cup thick curds (tied in muslin cloth for 30 minutes)
1 tsp. fresh mint leaves finely chopped
1/4 red bell pepper very finely chopped (optional)
1/4 yellow bell pepper very finely chopped (optional)
1 fresh red chilli very finely minced
1/2 tsp. sugar powdered
salt to taste
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