BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Baby Spinach Salad With Peanut Dressing image

Provided by Oweazaer

Categories Asian

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons creamy no-sugar-added peanut butter
2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
1 grated lime, zest of
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon Asian chili sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
5 ounces earthbound farm organic Baby Spinach
1 earthbound farm organic carrot, shredded
1/4 cup chopped dry roasted salted peanuts or 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup chow mein noodles
1/2 small red bell pepper, cut into thin slivers

Steps:

Place the dressing ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
In a large bowl toss together the baby spinach and shredded carrots. Add half of the peanut dressing and toss to coat the greens; add more dressing sparingly as needed.
Divide between chilled salad plates and garnish each serving with a sprinkling of peanuts, chow mein noodles, and slivered pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.9, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Sodium 409.7, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 11.5, Protein 7.1