Spinach Shrimp Salad with Miso Dressing

A delicious light salad, with a touch of that flavorful Japanese Miso Soup in the salad dressing. My favorite. You can substitute the shrimp with tofu, salmon, or tuna. Also, you can add mandarin oranges, strawberries, and pecans for added contrast.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 450 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ cup canola oil
• ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons white miso paste
• ½ cup chopped green onions (scallions)
• 1 (16 ounce) package cooked shrimp

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine vinegar, honey, white miso paste, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until smooth. Add canola oil and sesame oil; blend until dressing is emulsified and thick.

Step 2

Pour dressing into a large bowl; stir in green onions. Add spinach and toss to coat.

Step 3

Transfer spinach to a serving plate. Arrange shrimp on top. Sprinkle sesame seeds over shrimp.