Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           golden raisins
  10      ounces        spinach -- torn
   3                    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
                        chutney to taste -- see recipe
                        salt and pepper
                        pita halves
                        -----GINGER-RAISIN CHUTNEY-----
   1 1/2  cups          ginger -- chopped
   1                    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.