SPINACH SALAD WITH TAMARIND DRESSING AND PAPPADAM CROUTONS

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Categories     Salad     Side     Fry     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lime     Cucumber     Spinach     Healthy     Honey     Tamarind     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

For pappadam croutons
About 2 1/2 cups vegetable oil for frying
4 (8-inch) plain or black pepper pappadams
For dressing
2 1/2 tablespoons warm water
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon mild honey
1 1/4 teaspoons tamarind concentrate
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
For salad
24 cups baby spinach (15 ounces)
2 seedless cucumbers (usually plastic-wrapped; 1 1/2 lb total), quartered lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
Special Equipment
a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Fry pappadams:
  • Heat 1/2 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet (2 inches deep) over moderate heat until thermometer registers 350°F (see cooks' note, below). Fry 1 pappadam, turning over once, until blistered and pale golden, about 1 minute total. Lift pappadam from skillet with tongs, letting excess oil drip back into skillet, and transfer to paper towels to drain (pappadam will crisp as it cools). Return oil to 350°F and fry remaining pappadams, 1 at a time, in same manner.
  • Make dressing:
  • Whisk together water, lime juice, honey, tamarind concentrate, and salt in a small bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined.
  • Assemble salad:
  • Toss spinach and cucumbers with dressing in a large bowl. Break pappadams into 1 1/2-inch pieces and add to salad just before serving, tossing gently to combine.

Amir Rauf
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This salad is a great way to impress your guests. It's unique and flavorful, and it's sure to be a hit.


Nansubuga Joyce
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I would recommend using fresh spinach for this salad. It has a much better flavor than the pre-packaged spinach.


Ali Seena
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing!


Berkay Sahin
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this salad. The tamarind dressing and pappadam croutons made it really flavorful.


Katherine Haynes
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu. Just add it to the salad along with the spinach and red onion.


Adzrowoe dzifa Adzrowoe dzifa
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. You can make the dressing and croutons ahead of time, and then just assemble the salad when you're ready to eat.


M saud Abmad Hafeez
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I love the crunch of the pappadam croutons in this salad. They add a nice contrast to the soft spinach.


Niwagaba Boneventure
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Mdshihab hassan
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. The tamarind dressing didn't have much flavor, and the pappadam croutons were soggy.


Maria Havrlentova
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less tamarind in the dressing.


Mohammed Omor farock
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The tamarind dressing is especially good. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Alyssa Wallace
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a very healthy and flavorful dish. I highly recommend it!


Hamdanali Al ali
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This salad is surprisingly delicious! I was skeptical about the tamarind dressing, but it really works. The sweetness of the tamarind pairs perfectly with the tangy red onion and the crunch of the pappadam croutons.


Rohit Pun
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the tamarind dressing. The pappadam croutons were also a big success. I will definitely be making this salad again.


matthew holmberg
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This salad was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The tamarind dressing was tangy and sweet, and the pappadam croutons added a nice crunch. The spinach was fresh and crisp, and the red onion added a bit of bite. Overall, this was a very sati