Oriental Spinach Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors of this Oriental Spinach Salad—a perfect fusion of crisp textures and tangy-sweet notes that make every bite irresistible. This Asian-inspired salad features a nutrient-packed base of tender baby spinach leaves, complemented by the crunch of julienned carrots, red bell peppers, and thinly sliced green onions. Toasted almonds and sesame seeds provide a nutty finish, while a simple yet flavorful homemade dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and garlic ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing salad is ideal as a light lunch or a colorful side dish for your next meal. Healthy, quick, and utterly delicious, it’s a must-try for salad enthusiasts craving a unique twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach leaves before placing them in a large salad bowl.
Add the julienned carrot, thinly sliced red bell pepper, and green onions to the spinach.
Toast the sliced almonds and sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, olive oil, minced garlic, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat the vegetables.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds and sesame seeds on top for added crunch and garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful Oriental Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
792 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.4 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1945 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.1 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1631 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
