How to Make Mandarin, Greens, and Protein Bowl
Here’s a fresh and lovely entrée salad for one—perfect for a work-form-home lunch or a busy weeknight dinner. The zingy, citrusy dressing is made by blending together cider vinegar and sesame oil with grated ginger and whole oranges. You’ll drizzle that onto a bed of salad greens (whatever you have) and a lean protein of choice (leftover chicken or shrimp or canned tuna work well, or use tofu or beans for a plant-based meal). You can additional vegetables and toppings if you want—try grape tomatoes, avocado, or shredded carrot. For crunch, top with peanuts or another roasted nut.
15 min prep time
1serving
1 bowl
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Place half the orange pieces into a blender with the ginger, vinegar, and oil (set the other orange pieces aside for later). Cover and purée.
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Arrange the spinach, protein, and reserved orange pieces
in a bowl. Drizzle with the orange-sesame dressing. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve.
Nutrition facts
1 Serving
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Serving Size
1 bowl
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Amount per serving
Calories
390
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
19g
24%-
Saturated Fat
2.7g
14% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
160mg
53% -
Sodium
310mg
13% -
Total Carbohydrate
31g
11%-
Dietary Fiber
7g
25% -
Total Sugars
20g
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Added Sugars
0g
0%
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
29g
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Potassium
1120mg
24%
Ingredients
mandarin oranges (fresh or canned)
2 whole or 1 small can
grated fresh ginger
1 tsp (or 1/4 tsp ground ginger)
Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tbsp
toasted sesame oil
2 tsp
baby spinach or other salad greens
2 cup
cooked protein of choice (such as chicken, shrimp, or canned tuna)
3 oz (about 1/2 cup)
roasted, salted peanuts
2 tbsp