Warm Spinach Salad Chinoise

Elevate your salad game with this Warm Spinach Salad Chinoise, a vibrant fusion of fresh greens, umami-rich shiitake mushrooms, and zesty Asian-inspired flavors. Tender baby spinach is gently wilted under a warm, aromatic dressing of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of sweetness, while sautéed ginger and garlic bring depth and warmth to every bite. Tossed with golden shiitake mushrooms and garnished with crisp green onions and toasted sesame seeds, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a comforting side dish or a light main course. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad effortlessly combines bold flavors with wholesome ingredients for a nutritious dish that's as satisfying as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups Baby spinach
• 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the baby spinach and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the shiitake mushrooms thinly, discarding the tough stems.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and ground black pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the minced ginger and garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly golden.

Step 7

Pour the prepared dressing into the skillet with the mushrooms and stir well. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the dressing is warmed through.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and immediately pour the warm mushroom mixture over the baby spinach in the salad bowl.

Step 9

Toss the salad to evenly coat the spinach with the warm dressing and mushrooms.

Step 10

Top the salad with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(464.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	538.4

Total Fat 45.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1348.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 6.8g
Protein 12.4g	0%

Vitamin D 12.6IU	0%
Calcium 340.9mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 482.5mg	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: 72.5%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 18.7%