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.

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Carolyn Malcoun
Carolyn Malcoun
Carolyn Malcoun

As EatingWell's Associate Editorial Director, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after.

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Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Dairy-Free Healthy Immunity High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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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

  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

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.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Soups Special Issue April 2016

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

135 Calories
11g Fat
9g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups
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.

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