Lamb Meatballs with Spinach Salad – La Boîte

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped (2 cups)
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups diced crustless sourdough bread
• 1 tablespoon chopped candied orange peel
• 1/3 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Apollonia N.29 spice blend, divided
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
• 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
• 8 ounces baby spinach leaves