Best Easy Asian Spinach And Rice Salad Recipes

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SPINACH SALAD WITH ASIAN SALAD DRESSING



Spinach Salad with Asian Salad Dressing image

When you want a simple salad to make the meal complete, this easy Spinach Salad with Asian Dressing is all you need.

Provided by Namiko Chen

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 Tbsp roasted walnuts
¼ red onion
1 navel orange
3 oz baby spinach
3 Tbsp neutral-flavored oil (vegetable, rice bran, canola, etc.)
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1½ Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)
¼ tsp grated ginger
¼ tsp sugar
½ Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
¼ tsp kosher salt (Diamond Crystal; use half for table salt)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 806 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH RICE SALAD



Spinach Rice Salad image

Here's a salad that goes well with many menus. It has a hint of Asian flavor, with spinach and green onions for color and bacon for a bit of crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 cups cooked rice
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cups thinly sliced fresh spinach
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the salad dressing, soy sauce and sugar. Stir in the rice, celery and onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, stir in spinach and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SPINACH RICE



Spinach Rice image

I like to serve this Greek-style rice dish alongside steaks with mushrooms. It makes an elegant side that can be doubled for guests. -Jeanette Cakouros, Brunswick, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
2 cups fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in water, parsley, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; top with spinach., Cover; remove from heat. Let stand until rice is tender, 7-10 minutes. Stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASIAN SPINACH SALAD



Asian Spinach Salad image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Quick & Easy     Spinach     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 3-ounce package Asian noodle soup mix (such as Top Ramen), noodles coarsely broken
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 10-ounce bag ready-to-use spinach leaves
1 bunch green onions, chopped

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.

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