Spinach Salad with Dates

Ingredients for Spinach Salad with Dates

• 2 pitted dates

• 80ml plus 60ml vegetable oil, divided

• 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

• 60ml lime juice

• Salt

• Pepper

• 4 thinly sliced large shallots

• 1 trimmed bunch flat-leaf spinach

• 3/4 cup chopped dates

How to make Spinach Salad with Dates

Blend 2 pitted dates, 120ml vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, and 60ml lime juice in a blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Heat 60ml 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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