Curried Spinach Walnut and Orange Salad

Course :	Chinese
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

1/2	cup	golden raisins
10	ounces	spinach -- torn
3	medium	scallions -- chopped
1	large	orange -- diced
1/2	cup	walnuts
1/3	cup	olive oil
3	tablespoons	white wine vinegar
1	teaspoon	sugar
1/2	teaspoon	cumin
1/2	teaspoon	madras curry powder
1	recipe	chutney to taste -- see recipe
1	teaspoon	salt and pepper
1	package	pita halves
		-----GINGER-RAISIN CHUTNEY-----
1 1/2	cups	ginger -- chopped
1	medium	green chili -- seeded, chopped
3	tablespoons	red wine vinegar
2	tablespoons	golden raisins
1	dash	salt

Preparation:

Soak raisins in boiled water until they are plumped. Drain and dry with paper towels. Combine spinach, scallions, orange, walnuts and raisins in a large salad bowl. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, cumin, curry powder, chutney (see directions below), salt and pepper. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately surrounded by warm pita halves. CHUTNEY: Combine all ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth. Add a little water if necessary to make a smooth paste. Chill in the refrigerator. Keeps in the fridge for 1 week. Makes 1 cup.