Spinach-and-Orange Salad with Almonds and Honey-Sesame Dressing
The Asian-flavored dressing for this salad also makes a great dip for raw veggies, spring rolls, and dumplings.
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The Asian-flavored dressing for this salad also makes a great dip for raw veggies, spring rolls, and dumplings.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 5 oz. baby spinach (6 cups)
- 2 large oranges, peeled and sectioned
- 1 Tbs. sesame seeds
Honey-sesame dressing
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 Tbs. rice vinegar
- 2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 3 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 1 Tbs. dark sesame oil
Preparation
To make Salad: Toast almonds in dry skillet over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, or until light brown. Cool.
Arrange spinach on a platter, and top with orange sections and almonds.
To make Honey-Sesame Dressing: Blend honey, vinegar, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in food processor. Pour in vegetable oil and sesame oil, and blend until smooth. Drizzle 1/4 cup Honey-Sesame Dressing over salad, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 185
- Carbohydrate Content 21 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 11 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1.5 g
- Sodium Content 360 mg
- Sugar Content 17 g