Spinach Salad with Dates

By tlshinnick

Ingredients

• 2 dates, pitted, plus 3/4 cup chopped dates
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil, divided
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 large shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch flat-leaf spinach, trimmed

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

Blend whole dates, lime zest, lime juice, and ⅓ cup oil in a blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

Heat remaining ⅓ cup oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and cook shallots, stirring often, until golden brown and crisp, 5–7 minutes; drain on paper towels and season with salt.

Toss spinach and chopped dates with dressing. Top with fried shallots.

Blend whole dates, lime zest, lime juice, and ⅓ cup oil in a blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

Heat remaining ⅓ cup oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and cook shallots, stirring often, until golden brown and crisp, 5–7 minutes; drain on paper towels and season with salt.

Toss spinach and chopped dates with dressing. Top with fried shallots.