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.

Abbas Gm
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This salad was a great way to use up leftover spinach. I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. The dressing was simple but tasty.


Dipesh Baidya
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This salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the tamarind dressing. I will definitely be making this again.


ItzCryptic
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I loved this salad! The tamarind dressing was amazing, and the pappadam croutons were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Arfan Baloch 99
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This salad was delicious! The tamarind dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the pappadam croutons added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


KHATTAK Gaming
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This salad was okay. The tamarind dressing was a bit too sour for my taste, but the pappadam croutons were a nice addition. I probably wouldn't make this again.


parsoomal harwni
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I found this salad to be very bland. The tamarind dressing didn't have much flavor and the pappadam croutons were tasteless. I won't be making this again.


Talia Richardson
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This salad was a disappointment. The dressing was bland and the pappadam croutons were soggy. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Taylor Bailey
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love the unique flavor of the tamarind dressing. It's a great salad for any occasion.


Regan Louw
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. The dressing was simple but tasty.


Irene JuneChirii
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The salad was light and flavorful, and the dressing was tangy and delicious. Highly recommend!


Jeremiah Sani
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The salad was easy to make and very refreshing. The tamarind dressing was a bit too sour for my taste, but I just added a little honey to balance it out. Overall, a great recipe!


Gita Ghimire
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one changed my mind. The tamarind dressing was amazing, and the pappadam croutons added a nice crunch. Will definitely make it again!


Regina Moffett
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This salad was a delightful burst of flavors and textures. The tangy tamarind dressing perfectly complemented the earthy spinach and crispy pappadam croutons. A definite keeper in my recipe book!