Spinach Salad with Grilled Red Onion Rings and Sesame Vinaigrette

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6 servings (serving size: 2 cups)
By Maureen Callahan
July 2007
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

The lutein from the spinach and the flavonols from the onion bolster the nutrition of this side dish. This versatile salad pairs well with grilled fish, chicken, or pork.

Ingredients

  • 1 large red onion, cut crosswise into 12 (1/4-inch-thick) rings (about 10 ounces)
  • 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 10 cup baby spinach leaves (about 10 ounces)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 56
  • Caloriesfromfat 35%
  • Fat 2.2g
  • Satfat 0.3g
  • Monofat 0.9g
  • Polyfat 0.9g
  • Protein 1.7g
  • Carbohydrate 8.1g
  • Fiber 1.8g
  • Cholesterol 0.0mg
  • Iron 1.7mg
  • Sodium 176mg
  • Calcium 53mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Prepare grill.

Step 2

Combine onion and 1/2 teaspoon oil, tossing to coat. Arrange onion on a grill rack; grill 9 minutes or until browned and tender, turning frequently.

Step 3

Combine remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, juice, soy sauce, and honey in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.

Step 4

Place spinach in a large bowl; sprinkle with pepper and salt. Add onions. Drizzle oil mixture over spinach, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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Ratings & Reviews

mandofan's Review

mandofan
November 11, 2012
So simple, yet so perfect. This is a smashing Asian side salad.

steponme's Review

ghouliegrrrl
October 28, 2011
Mmm, mmm, good. Best spinach salad I've eatean. I served with FN, Spicy Tangerine Beef. The family loved it.

ghouliegrrrl's Review

lbrumley
June 07, 2011
Ridiculously good and stupidly easy. I mixed the dressing with the spinach thoroughly, then literally tossed the onions directly from the flame into the bowl of dressed leaves. Ended up with a nice gentle wilt and warmth that was perfect on a hot summer evening. Excellent and well worthy of a cookout with neighbors (which is what we did).

lbrumley's Review

steponme
March 01, 2010
Good salad! I added a little canned tuna and avocado to make it a full meal. The dressing was excellent!