Groundnut and Spinach Salad

Name: Groundnut and Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 6 oz baby spinach; 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts (groundnuts), roughly chopped; 1 ripe mango, peeled, diced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tsp agave syrup; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

A vibrant West African-inspired salad of fresh baby spinach, roasted groundnuts (peanuts), mango, and red onion tossed in a tangy ginger-lime dressing. Ready in minutes with no cooking required.

15 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 oz baby spinach
1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts (groundnuts), roughly chopped
1 ripe mango, peeled, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tsp agave syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

1

Make the dressing: whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tsp agave syrup, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper in a small bowl until combined.
2

Place 6 oz baby spinach in a large salad bowl. Add 1 peeled, diced ripe mango, 1/2 thinly sliced red onion, and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes.
3

Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
4

Scatter 1/2 cup roughly chopped roasted unsalted peanuts (groundnuts) over the top. Serve immediately.

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What is Groundnut and Spinach Salad?

A vibrant West African-inspired salad of fresh baby spinach, roasted groundnuts (peanuts), mango, and red onion tossed in a tangy ginger-lime dressing. Ready in minutes with no cooking required. This reference files it under West African salad: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Groundnut and Spinach Salad less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Groundnut and Spinach Salad comes from 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Groundnut and Spinach Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Groundnut and Spinach Salad carries 14 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

How many carbs are in Groundnut and Spinach Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 14 g of carbohydrate in about 210 calories, with 6 g protein and 14 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 160 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Groundnut and Spinach Salad keep?

Once dressed, the spinach will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Groundnut and Spinach Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. Store the peanuts at room temperature so it stays crisp. It does not freeze.

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