FLAVOURS

Spinach, Grape & Chicken Salad

With the monsoon round the corner, most of us love to plan picnics and and outings with family and friends, with a food basket.

Along with any snacks or meal you carry try this Japanese-inspired salad with “greens”  and a  rice-vinegar dressing with caramelized ginger.

Ingredients 

1. 2 cups Washed fresh spinach
2. 1 Boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled (or broil on high in your oven) and then diced
3. 1/2 cup Peeled, seeded cucumber, in half-inch chunks
4. 1 cup Green seedless grapes, halved
5. ½ cup Frozen shelled soybeans/tofu
6. ½ tsp Toasted sesame seeds

Sweet ginger dressing:

1. ½ cup         Seasoned rice vinegar
2. 1 clove        Fresh garlic, minced or pressed
3. 1 tbsp          Minced caramelized ginger
4. 3 tbsp          Vegetable oil

   Procedure:

Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Or, for a more textured dressing, whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl.

In a large bowl, combine the spinach, chicken, cucumber, grapes and soybeans. Toss with the dressing and add salt and pepper if desired. Garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.