Chinese Spinach Salad Food

CHINESE SPINACH-ALMOND SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Divide among 4 salad plates; drizzle each serving with 2 tablespoons dressing. Serve immediately.

MANDARIN ORANGE SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first five ingredients; shake well. Set aside. In a skillet, cook and stir the almonds and sugar over medium heat until sugar is melted and almonds are coated, 5-7 minutes. Spread on foil to cool completely., In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, celery and onions. Add oranges and sugared almonds; toss gently. Shake dressing; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

CHINESE SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• 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.
• 2. Place water chestnuts in a small bowl. Drizzle on enough dressing to coat. Let stand 15 - 20 minutes
• 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.

ORIENTAL SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Place washed and dried spinach in a large bowl.
• Combine sesame oil, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, mustard and sesame seeds.
• Pour over spinach.
• Toss to coat.
• Let set 5 minutes.
• Toss again.
• Serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Soak the red onion in a small bowl of ice water, about 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
• Meanwhile, make the croutons: Mash the anchovies with a fork. Combine the olive oil, mashed anchovies, 1 grated garlic clove and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Add the torn bread and toss with your hands until the bread absorbs the oil. Spread on a baking sheet and bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.
• Whisk the buttermilk, sour cream, blue cheese, vinegar, parsley, the remaining grated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add the spinach, lettuce, cucumber, red onion and croutons; toss well.

ASIAN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 6 tablespoons oil, sugar, vinegar and soy sauce in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add noodles from soup mix (reserve seasoning packet for another use), nuts and sesame seeds. Stir until noodles, nuts and seeds are toasted and golden, about 8 minutes. Pour contents of skillet into large bowl and cool 10 minutes. Add spinach and green onions to same bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.

BEAN SPROUT SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, whisk together the first six ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until the mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat; cool., In a serving bowl, toss the spinach, bean sprouts, bacon and green onions. Drizzle with 1/2 cup salad dressing; toss to coat. Garnish with egg slices and sunflower kernels. Serve immediately. Refrigerate remaining dressing.

CHINESE STYLE SPINACH

Steps:

• Remove the stems from the spinach; wash leaves thoroughly, and pat dry. Tear the spinach into bite-sized pieces.
• Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or wok over high heat. Add the garlic; and saute 1 minute. Add the spinach; stir until coated with oil.
• Add the soy sauce and sugar; saute 2 minutes.
• Serve immediately.