Asian Spinach Salad

Spinach

One of the most nutrient-packed vegetables, spring spinach has a refreshing taste. Health benefits include:

• 25% of your daily dose of calcium (per serving)
• Lutein, which protects against eye diseases such as macular degeneration
• High levels of iron

Harvest season: year-round, but March brings the freshest and tastiest varieties
Asian Spinach Salad

Prep: 13 minutes.

Health Note

A salad this flavorful and colorful works as as side or an entrée. Baby spinach, like other leafy greens, is a great source of heart-healthy folate. It also has iron, which is best absorbed when eaten with vitamin C, and bell peppers are the best source of vitamin C.

Ingredients

  • 1 (3-ounce) package ramen noodles
  • 1 (7-ounce) package baby spinach (about 8 cups)
  • 1 (9-ounce) package frozen cooked chopped chicken breast, thawed
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 (6-ounce) package frozen snow peas, thawed and drained
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger

Preparation

Discard seasoning packet in package of noodles. Crumble noodles.

Place 2 cups spinach on each of 4 plates. Top evenly with of noodles, chicken, and next 3 ingredients.

Combine honey and remaining 3 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Spoon about 2 1/2 tablespoons honey mixture over each salad.

 

Oxmoor House, JANUARY 2003

Yield & Time

4 servings

This Recipe Is:

Low Saturated Fat

Low Calorie

Diabetic Friendly

Nutritional Info

  • CALORIES 373 (14% from fat)
  • FAT 5.7g (sat 1.5g, mono 2g, poly 1.3g)
  • PROTEIN 26.6g
  • CARBOHYDRATE 57g
  • FIBER 4.8g
  • CHOLESTEROL 54mg
  • IRON 4.6mg
  • SODIUM 656mg
  • CALCIUM 111mg