Baby Spinach Salad With Peanut Dressing Recipe

Ingredients for Baby Spinach Salad With Peanut Dressing

• No Sugar Added Peanut Butter
• Fresh Gingerroot
• Lime, Zest Of
• Fresh Lime Juice
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• Brown Sugar
• Asian Chili Sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Toasted Sesame Oil
• 5 oz (approximately 5 cups) Earthbound Farm baby spinach
• Carrot
• Dry Roasted Salted Peanuts
• 1/4 cup chow mein noodles
• Red Bell Pepper

How to Make Baby Spinach Salad With Peanut Dressing

1. **Make the Peanut Dressing:** Combine 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of red pepper flakes in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
2. **Prep the Vegetables:** Wash and thoroughly dry 5 oz (approximately 5 cups) of Earthbound Farm baby spinach. Shred 1 medium carrot. Roast 1/4 cup peanuts until lightly browned (optional, but adds great flavor).
3. **Assemble the Salad:** In a large bowl, gently toss together the baby spinach and shredded carrots.
4. **Dress the Salad:** Add half of the peanut dressing to the spinach mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Add more dressing as needed, starting with small amounts to avoid over-dressing.
5. **Garnish and Serve:** Divide the salad among chilled serving plates. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon of roasted peanuts, 1 tablespoon chow mein noodles, and a few slivers of red pepper (optional).