Spinach Root Salad (Ispanak Koku Salatasi)

Ingredients

• 1,800 gr. spinach
• 1 cup boiling water
• salt and pepper
• For the dressing: 1/2 cup olive oil; and 6 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Use only the roots and stems of the spinach. Cut off the leaves. Wash well and place in a saucepan with 1 cup of boiling water. Cook uncovered for about 10 minutes. Drain and season with salt and pepper.

Place boiled spinach roots and stems in a bowl. Mix olive oil and lemon juice together. Pour over the roots and toss.