Noodle and Spinach Salad (Asian Salad)

Posted on the 05 September 2013 by Naveedkhan

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