Tuesday, January 15, 2008

How to make Asian Spinach Salad With Orange and Avocado


Ingredients:
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon (generous) Asian sesame oil
1 navel orange
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach leaves
1 Pinkerton or Fuerte avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch wedges

Preparation:
First, whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl.
Then, season to taste with salt and pepper and set dressing aside.

After that, cut off peel and white pith from orange. Cut orange into 1/3-inch rounds; cut rounds crosswise in half.
Don't forget to add spinach to dressing; toss to coat.
Finally, add avocado and orange; toss gently.


Nutritional Information:
One serving contains the following: Calories (kcal) 152.90; % Calories from Fat 65.6; Fat (g) 11.22; Saturated Fat (g) 1.37; Cholesterol (mg) 0; Carbohydrates (g) 14.20; Dietary Fiber (g) 6.19; Total Sugars (g) 3.48; Net Carbs (g) 8.00; Protein (g) 2.47

This recipe is adapted from: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/241325

1 comment:

Jana said...

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