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 cook book 'The Whole Enchilada'. For a sample spa menu, visit Rio Caliente."

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup dried apricots, plumped with hot water, drained and finely chopped
• 3/4 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.

About the Rio Caliente Spa: The Rio Caliente Spa is located in Primavera, Mexico. The e-mail address is riocal@aol.com.

Additional recipes submitted by the Rio Caliente Spa:

• Homemade Granola