Spinach Salad with Seared Bok Choy, Ginger and Cilantro
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp canola oil 15 mL
- 1 bunch bok choy, rinsed well and chopped (4 cups/1 L)
- 1/3 cup chopped whole green onions 75 mL
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger 5 mL
- 1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce 15 mL
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 mL
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 30 mL
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves 1 L
Instructions
- 1. In large skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add bok choy, green onions, garlic and ginger and cook 2-3 minutes or until bok choy is tender-crisp. Add soy sauce and pepper, stir to coat and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
- 2. Arrange spinach leaves on serving platter. Spoon bok choy mixture over spinach and serve.
- Tip: To turn this salad into a complete meal, top it with white, black or pink beans (drained and rinsed), grilled or seared tofu, grilled or roasted chicken breast, or grilled or steamed shrimp.
Yield
4 servings
serving size
2/3 cup (150 mL) bok choy mixture, 1 cup (250 mL) spinach
nutritional analysis
Per Serving
| Calories | 50 |
| Total Fat | 3.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Sodium | 140 mg |
