Apricot, Date, Apple & Celery Salad

(Shared recipe submitted by the Rio Caliente Spa.)

The contributor writes: "Hi, these are from Rio Caliente Hot Springs Eco book 'The Whole Enchilada: Lifestyle, Environment & the Whole-Food Recipes of Rio Caliente Spa'.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup dried apricots, plumped with hot water, drained and finely chopped
• 3/4 cup dates, plumped with hot water, drained and finely chopped
• 6 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 3 crisp red apples, cored and finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 5 teaspoons finely grated coconut, toasted in a dry frying pan

Combine the apricots, dates, celery and apples in a large bowl. Add the yogurt, salt and nutmeg, mixing thoroughly so that the salad is coated completely. Garnish with the toasted coconut and serve immediately.

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