Name: Spinach Salad with Ginger-Soy Dressing
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons minced onion; 3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil; 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar; 1.5 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 0.25 teaspoon minced garlic; 0.25 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; 1 large carrot, grated; 1 medium red bell pepper, very thinly sliced; 10 ounces fresh spinach, (see Note)

Spinach Salad with Ginger-Soy Dressing

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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.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate High Fiber Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons minced onion
3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 large carrot, grated
1 medium red bell pepper, very thinly sliced
10 ounces fresh spinach, (see Note)

Directions

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

Tips

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

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

135	Calories
11g	Fat
9g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 135
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 4g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 3g	6%
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Vitamin A 10607IU	212%
Vitamin C 60mg	67%
Folate 157mcg	39%
Sodium 388mg	17%
Calcium 82mg	6%
Iron 2mg	12%
Magnesium 66mg	16%
Potassium 557mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.