Chinese Spinach-Almond Salad

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Feb. 10, 2022
This recipe combines power-packed spinach, a good source of vitamins A and K, with other veggies, lean meat and crunchy, heart-healthy almonds. Reduced-fat dressing adds a light Asian flavor and touch to each hearty serving. Mary Ann Kieffer - Lawrence, Kansas
Chinese Spinach-Almond Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
  • 2 cups cubed cooked pork
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat sesame ginger salad dressing

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 244 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.