Spinach Salad with Dates

By BearForce

Makes four servings.

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 2 pitted dates
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp. finely grated lime zest
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• Salt and pepper
• Salad:
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 4 thinly sliced large shallots
• 1 trimmed bunch spinach
• 3/4 cup chopped dates

Preparation

Step 1

Blend pitted dates, vegetable oil, lime zest and lime juice in a blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook shallots, stirring often until golden brown and crisp, 5-7 minutes. Drain and season with salt.

Toss spinach, shallots and chopped dates with dressing.