Spinach Salad with Dates, Pecans and Sumac Croutons

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This salad is jam packed with healthy ingredients. With plenty of nutrient rich pecans and dates this salad will help you maintain your energy throughout the day. If you can, opt for homemade sourdough bread or wholegrain bread. Use any other greens that you prefer other than spinach. Add some boiled eggs and/or bacon for extra protein if desired.

 

1 Red onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced 125 g Dates 80 ml Red wine vinegar 120 g Bread of your choice 100 g Pecans, roughly chopped 80 g Butter 4 tbsp Olive oil 2 tsp Sumac 1/2 tsp Pul biber (Turkish chilli flakes) 1/4 tsp Salt 1 tbsp Mint leaves, finely chopped 150 g Baby spinach 1 tbsp Freshly squeezed lemon juice Lemon wedges, optional

1. Peel and half the onion, then cut each half into thin slices. Cut the dates into 2 cm pieces. Mix both with red wine vinegar and leave to infuse for 30 minutes. Drain.
2. Cut the bread into cubes. Roughly chop the pecans. Heat the butter and half of the olive oil in a pan and toast the bread pieces until golden brown. Towards the end of the cooking time, mix in the nuts and toast briefly. Transfer the mixture into a bowl and stir in the sumac, pul biber chilli flakes, salt and mint leaves. Set aside.
3. Wash and drain the spinach. Place the spinach in a bowl and toss well with the onions, dates, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, pepper, and remaining olive oil. Top the salad with the bread mixture. Garnish with lemon wedges and enjoy!

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