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Spinach, red onion and toasted matzo salad
This traditional salad, made with matzo crackers, roasted red onion and toasted almonds, is great for sharing. Add the crackers just before serving so they don't go soggy!
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Ready in 30 minutes
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Cooking time 25 minutes
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Prep time 5 minutes
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Serves 6
Ingredients
- 4 red onions, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 3 matzo crackers, halved
- 200g baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
- 25g toasted flaked almonds
- 50g raisins
- 1 tbsp date syrup
- 1 lemon, juiced
Method
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1
Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas mark 6. Put the onion wedges in a roasting dish and drizzle over 1 tbsp oil. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until soft and starting to caramelise. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.
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2
Meanwhile put the matzo crackers on a baking tray. Brush with the remaining oil and bake in the oven for 6-8 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
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3
Put the spinach leaves in a large bowl and add the onions, almonds and raisins. Break the matzo crackers into smaller pieces and toss through the salad.
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4
In a small bowl, whisk together the date syrup and lemon juice. Season, then pour over the salad and toss. Serve immediately.
