Spinach Salad with Dates
A fresh and vibrant salad combining crisp spinach leaves with sweet dates, crispy fried shallots, and a tangy lime dressing. The perfect balance of sweet, savory, and citrus flavors.
4 servings
15 min
Ingredients
- •2 whole pitted dates
- •⅓ cup vegetable oil
- •1 teaspoon lime zest
- •¼ cup lime juice
- •1 pinch salt
- •1 pinch pepper
- •4 whole shallots
- •1 bunch flat-leaf spinach
- •¾ cup dates
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Blend 2 pitted dates, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, and 1/4 cup lime juice in a blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and cook 4 thinly sliced large shallots, stirring often, until golden brown and crisp, 5-7 minutes; drain on paper towels and season with salt. Toss 1 trimmed bunch flat-leaf spinach and 3/4 cup chopped dates with dressing. Top with shallots.
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