Asian Inspired Spinach Salad Recipes

ASIAN SPINACH CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine 4 teaspoons sesame oil, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, salt, cayenne and ginger; shake well. Cover and refrigerate until serving., In a small skillet, saute chicken in remaining oil until golden brown; set aside and keep warm. In a small bowl, combine the spinach, carrot and onions. Shake dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat., Divide chow mein noodles between two plates; top with salad mixture and chicken. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH ASIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together 3 Tbsp vegetable oil, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 ½ Tbsp rice vinegar, ¼ tsp grated ginger, ¼ tsp sugar, and ½ Tbsp sesame seeds and set aside.
• Heat a frying pan over medium high heat and toast the walnuts, stirring frequently until fragrant. Transfer the walnuts to a plate and set aside.
• Slice the red onion thinly. Cut the navel orange into 8 wedges. Slice off the peel and pith. Cut each wedge into 2-3 pieces.
• Add the spinach, the navel orange, and walnuts in a large bowl. Pour as much dressing as you like and toss gently to coat thoroughly. Serve immediately.

ASIAN-INSPIRED SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Tear the spinach into bite-size pieces and toss in a large bowl with the bean sprouts, clementines, and mushrooms.
• Whisk together the oil, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour over the spinach mixture, toss, and let stand for about 5 minutes to let the flavors blend.

ORIENTAL SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Place washed and dried spinach in a large bowl.
• Combine sesame oil, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, mustard and sesame seeds.
• Pour over spinach.
• Toss to coat.
• Let set 5 minutes.
• Toss again.
• Serve.

ASIAN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 6 tablespoons oil, sugar, vinegar and soy sauce in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add noodles from soup mix (reserve seasoning packet for another use), nuts and sesame seeds. Stir until noodles, nuts and seeds are toasted and golden, about 8 minutes. Pour contents of skillet into large bowl and cool 10 minutes. Add spinach and green onions to same bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.

ASIAN SAUTEED SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large pan.
• Add garlic and cook briefly.
• Add spinach and cook until the spinach is mostly wilted.
• Add soy sauce to taste and continue cooking just until the spinach has all wilted.
• Serve immediately.