As the Sun shines brighter with every passing day we yearn to eat lighter foods.
Here is a short and an easy recipe of a yummy SALAD i.e. an Asian Inspiration.
INGREDIENTS FOR SALAD:-
- 3 ounce packet Instant Noodle Soup Mix (Maggi, Knorr, etc)
- 1/2 cup silvered Almonds
- 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 10 ounces baby Spinach
- 1 bunch Spring Onions
- 1 tin Tuna (in brine) – optional
- half a Pomegranate when in season
DRESSING FOR SALAD:-
- 8 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 tbsp Sugar
- 3 tbsp unseasoned Rice Vinegar
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
PREPARATION:-
Whisk 6 tbsp Oil, Sugar, Vinegar and Soy sauce in a small bowl to blend.
Season with Salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Chop Spring Onions.
DIRECTIONS:-
Heat the remaining 2 tbsp Oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add Noodles from soup mix, Nuts and Seeds, and stir until toasted and golden (approximately eight minutes). Pour contents of pan into a large bowl and let cool for ten minutes. Add Spinach and Spring Onions to same bowl. If you choose to use Tuna and/or Pomegranate, mix well to ensure even distribution. Toss with enough dresing to coat the salad and serve with remaining dressing on the side .
ENJOY EATING