Spinach salad with dates

Delight your taste buds with a flavorful spinach salad embellished with sweet dates. Indulge in the perfect blend of fresh greens and rich, caramel-like notes for a gastronomic experience.

Ingredients:

• dates, pitted, plus ¾ cup chopped dates
• teaspoon finely grated lime zest
• cup lime juice
• cup vegetable oil, divided
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• large shallots, thinly sliced
• bunch flat-leaf spinach, trimmed

Instructions:

1. Mix whole dates, lime zest, lime juice, and ⅓ cup oil in a blender until the mixture is smooth; add salt and pepper to taste.
2. Warm the rest of the ⅓ cup oil in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat and sauté shallots, stirring frequently, until they turn golden brown and crispy, for about 5–7 minutes; place on paper towels to drain and season with salt.
3. Combine spinach and diced dates with the prepared dressing. Sprinkle with crispy fried shallots on top.

Summary:

• Calories: 2253 kcal
• Fat: 151 g
• Protein: 22 g
• Carbs: 236 g
• Potassium: 4592 mg
• Magnesium: 464 mg