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Spinach Salad with Japanese Ginger Dressing

:  September/October 2008

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This spinach salad tossed with spunky ginger dressing was inspired by the iceberg salads served at Japanese steakhouses across the U.S. Add shrimp for lunch or a light supper.


READER'S COMMENT:
"fantastic! i substituted sesame oil, added a few red pepper flakes, and tossed with slightly warmed & wilted fresh spinach. ridiculously easy & delicious. "
Spinach Salad with Japanese Ginger Dressing Recipe

Makes: 4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High potassium | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons minced onion
  • 3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 10 ounces fresh spinach, (see Note)
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, very thinly sliced

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Preparation

  1. Combine onion, oil, vinegar, ginger, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender. Process until combined.
  2. Toss spinach, carrot and bell pepper with the dressing in a large bowl until evenly coated.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the dressing (Step 1) for up to 5 days.
  • Note: Baby spinach is immature or young spinach—it's harvested earlier than large-leaved mature spinach. We like the sturdy texture of mature spinach in cooked dishes and serve tender, mild-flavored baby spinach raw or lightly wilted. Baby and mature spinach can be used interchangeably in these recipes (yields may vary slightly); be sure to remove the tough stems from mature spinach before using.
  • Weights & Measures
  • 10 ounces trimmed mature spinach=about 10 cups raw
  • 10 ounces baby spinach=about 8 cups raw

Nutrition

Per serving: 135 calories; 11 g fat ( 2 g sat , 5 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 3 g fiber; 407 mg sodium; 559 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (210% daily value), Vitamin C (100% dv), Folate (39% dv), Potassium (16% dv), Iron (15% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 2 fat


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Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegan
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Make ahead instructions
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Type of Dish
Salad, main dish
Salad, side/appetizer
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
4
Ethnic/Regional
Japanese
Preparation/ Technique
No-cook
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High potassium
Gluten free
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