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Rosh Hashanah Recipes

Spinach Salad with Dates

Prep Time 15

A vibrant and sweet-savory spinach salad featuring dates and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for holiday celebrations.

by Elizabeth Kurtz

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I love this salad for Yom Tov. I add pomegranate seeds for Rosh Hashannah for extra color and crunch.

IngredientsInstructions

Ingredients

Servings

2 dates pitted, plus ¾ cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/4 cup lime juice
1/3 cup vegetable oil divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds optional
1/2 cup French’s crispy fried onions

Instructions

Nutritional Facts

Nutrition Facts

Spinach Salad with Dates

Amount per Serving

Calories

244

% Daily Value*

Fat

22

g

34

%

Saturated Fat

4

g

25

%

Trans Fat

0.1

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

10

g

Monounsaturated Fat

4

g

Sodium

89

mg

4

%

Potassium

299

mg

9

%

Carbohydrates

12

g

4

%

Fiber

2

g

8

%

Sugar

5

g

6

%

Protein

2

g

4

%

Vitamin A

3525

IU

71

%

Vitamin C

17

mg

21

%

Calcium

43

mg

4

%

Iron

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Instructions

Blend whole dates, lime zest, lime juice, and 1/3 cup oil in a blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
Toss spinach, chopped dates, and pomegranate seeds with dressing. Top with fried onions.