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Mandarin Spinach Salad with Ginger-Soy Sauce
Valentina P
This healthy vegan spinach salad is super satisfying and tossed in the most delicious umami sauce made from garlic, ginger, and tamari. The warm sauce then gets tossed into the blend of greens, wild rice, citrus, almonds, and cranberries until every bite is coated in savory-sweet flavor.
How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based
Shopping List
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Salad
- 3 ounces baby spinach
- 1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice (or brown rice)
- 1 cup canned mandarin oranges, drained (or clementines)
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 33333333/100000000 cup dried cranberries Ginger-Soy Sauce
- 6 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons neutral-flavored oil (such as grapeseed or avocado oil)
- 2 heaping tablespoons ginger, chopped
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 8 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 scallions, chopped (white and light green parts only)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the sauce by heating the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the garlic, ginger, and scallion. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Add the remaining water, tamari, and sugar to the pan. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced slightly and smells quite fragrant. Set aside.
- Step 2: Place the almonds in a dry frying pan over medium heat. Toast the nuts until they are golden brown and fragrant, about 4 to 6 minutes. Shake the pan often to avoid burning. Transfer to a bowl.
- Step 3: Combine all of the salad ingredients in a mixing bowl, including the toasted almonds.
- Serve: Pour in the warm sauce, to taste, and toss to coat. Enjoy.
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