Korean Spinach Salad

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022
This delicious salad is a flavorful twist on the classic spinach salad. The sweet and sour dressing has just the right balance and there’s a wonderful crunch from the beans and water chestnuts.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • Dash pepper
  • SALAD:
  • 1/2 pound fresh spinach, torn
  • 1 cup canned bean sprouts
  • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped

Directions

  1. Place the first six ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid; shake well. Chill until serving.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, sprouts and water chestnuts. Just before serving, shake dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon and egg.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 239 calories, 18g fat (2g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.