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.
- SERVINGServings
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
- Serving Size: Serves 4
- Calories: 185
- Carbohydrate Content: 21 g
- Fat Content: 11 g
- Fiber Content: 4 g
- Protein Content: 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
- Sodium Content: 360 mg
- Sugar Content: 17 g