Spinach Salad with Asian Salad Dressing
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Spinach Salad with Asian Salad Dressing
Description
The Spinach Salad with Asian Salad Dressing is built from fresh baby spinach, toasted walnuts, red onion slices, and navel orange pieces peeled and sectioned to remove pith. The salad dressing is a blend of neutral oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger with juice, sugar, toasted white sesame seeds, black pepper, and kosher salt whisked together to create a flavorful, balanced dressing.
The walnuts are toasted in a pan to enhance their nutty aroma and crunchiness before being added to the salad. The citrus from the orange segments adds a juicy brightness that contrasts with the savory and slightly spicy dressing. The thin red onion slices contribute a mild sharpness without overwhelming the overall flavor.
The salad is tossed just before serving to evenly coat the ingredients without wilting the spinach. It can be served as a light starter or a side, pairing well with a range of main dishes that benefit from a refreshing, textured accompaniment.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp walnuts roasted
- ¼ red onion
- 1 navel orange
- 3 oz baby spinach
For the Dressing
- 3 Tbsp neutral oil
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1½ Tbsp rice vinegar unseasoned
- ¼ tsp ginger (grated, with juice)
- ¼ tsp sugar
- ½ Tbsp white sesame seeds toasted
- ⅛ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ tsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
Instructions
- First, make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 Tbsp neutral oil, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1½ Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned), ¼ tsp ginger (grated, with juice), ¼ tsp sugar, ½ Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds, ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper, and ¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Set aside.
- Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and toast the walnuts, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Transfer the 3 Tbsp roasted walnuts to a plate and set aside.
- Slice ¼ red onion thinly. Cut 1 navel orange into 8 wedges. Slice off the peel and pith. Cut each wedge into 2–3 pieces.
- Add 3 oz baby spinach, the navel orange, and the walnuts to a large bowl. Pour as much dressing as you‘d like and toss gently to coat thoroughly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 806mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 4165IU | 83% |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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