chinese spinach salad

New Carlisle, OH
Updated on Oct 25, 2013

Adapted this recipe from one for cooked spinach that was in our local paper years ago. The dressing is easily doubled. Water chestnuts are a bit bland. To give them a flavor boost, I marinate them in a little of the dressing for 15 - 20 minutes.

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method Microwave
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - fresh spinach leaves
  • - mushrooms, sliced thin
  • - onion, sliced thin
  • - tomato, diced
  • - toasted slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts, sliced (i like them slivered)
  • DRESSING
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1-2 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 4 tablespoons onion, small diced

How To Make chinese spinach salad

  • Step 1
    Place ingredients for the dressing in a microwave safe, one cup measure. Heat in the microwave 20 - 30 seconds; just until warm. Whisk together.
  • Step 2
    Place water chestnuts in a small bowl. Drizzle on enough dressing to coat. Let stand 15 - 20 minutes
  • Step 3
    Divide spinach, mushrooms, onion slices, and tomato between 2 salad plates. Add water chestnuts. Whisk dressing, drizzle over salad and garnish with toasted slivered almonds.

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