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charoset salad

Charoset Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Servings

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blanched sliced almonds
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup cream Malaga or sweet red wine
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¾ cup oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 5-6 ounces baby spinach OR choice of lettuce
  • 3 Granny Smith apples with peel, diced
  • 8 dried dates pitted and diced

Instructions

  • Candied Almonds:
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • 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.
  • Spread the nuts in a single layer on prepared baking pan; set aside to cool. 
  • Nuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. 
  • Dressing:
  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a container; cover tightly and shake to combine.
  • Dressing can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge for about a week.
  • Salad:
  • Add spinach, apples, dates, and candied almonds to a large bowl. Just before serving, drizzle with desired amount of dressing (you will have extra); toss to combine.
  • Recipe reprinted from Perfect for Pesach: Passover recipes you'll want to make all year by Naomi Nachman (Mesorah Publications 2017).