Charoset Salad

13 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blanched sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 5 -6 ounces Baby Spinach or 5 -6 ounces choice lettuce
  • 3 Granny Smith apples, with peel, diced
  • 8 dried dates, pitted and diced
  • 1/2 cup cream, malaga or 1/2 cup sweet red wine
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 cup oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Candied Almonds:
  2. 2
    1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  3. 3
    2. Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add almonds, sugar, and cinnamon; cook for approximately five minutes, stirring frequently, until the sugar is dissolved - do not overcook or sugar will burn.
  4. 4
    3. Spread the nuts in a single layer on prepared baking pan; set aside to cool.
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    4. Nuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week.
  6. 6
    Dressing:
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    1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a container; cover tightly and shake to combine.
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    2. Dressing can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge for about a week.
  9. 9
    Salad:
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    1. Add spinach, apples, dates, and candied almonds to a large bowl.
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    2. Just before serving, drizzle with desired amount of dressing (you will have extra); toss to combine.

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