Easy Asian Spinach and Rice Salad

Brighten up your mealtime routine with this Easy Asian Spinach and Rice Salad, a light and flavorful dish that’s perfect as a main meal or side. Packed with crisp baby spinach, tender jasmine rice, and a vibrant mix of shredded carrot, red bell pepper, and green onions, this salad delivers a satisfying crunch and a pop of color in every bite. The dressing—an irresistible combination of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and fresh grated ginger—adds a savory-sweet Asian-inspired flair, while toasted sesame seeds provide a nutty finishing touch. With just 10 minutes of prep and versatile serving options, this refreshing salad is an ideal choice for busy weeknights, lunch prep, or potluck gatherings. Enjoy it chilled or fresh for a healthy, flavor-packed meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1 medium, shredded carrot
• 1 small, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 2 stalks, sliced green onion
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon, grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch black pepper

Directions

Step 1

If the rice is not pre-cooked, prepare 1 cup of jasmine rice according to package directions to yield 2 cups cooked rice. Let it cool completely or use chilled rice from the refrigerator.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the baby spinach, cooked and cooled jasmine rice, shredded carrot, thinly sliced red bell pepper, and green onion.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and grated ginger to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the spinach and rice mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a main dish or side, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a chilled version.

Step 7

Gently toss the salad before serving if chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(794.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	811.2

Total Fat 19.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2006.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 12.6g
Protein 20.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 281.4mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 790.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.2%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 68.5%