Vegan Water Spinach Salad: Refreshing and Nutritious

Vegan water spinach salad is a light, nutritious, and easy-to-prepare dish. With the crispy taste of water spinach combined with a harmonious sweet and sour dressing, this dish is not only delicious but also great for your health. Let’s explore how to make vegan water spinach salad through the article below!

Preparing the Ingredients

To make vegan water spinach salad for 4 people, you will need the following ingredients:

• Water spinach: 1 kg
• Vegan spare ribs: 100 grams
• Fresh lemons: 2
• Chili sauce: 1 teaspoon
• Rice vinegar: 3 tablespoons
• Cooking oil: 200 ml
• Common seasonings: Salt, sugar, MSG

Ingredients for vegan water spinach salad

How to Choose Fresh Water Spinach

• Choose water spinach with a light green color, shiny leaves, and crisp stems. Avoid spinach with dark green leaves or that has already flowered, as they are usually older and less crispy.
• Prefer young water spinach to maintain its crispness and distinctive aroma.

Steps to Make Vegan Water Spinach Salad

Step 1: Preparing the Ingredients

Wash the water spinach thoroughly with diluted lemon water or a specialized vegetable wash. Gently shake off the water and trim the long stems if necessary.
Soak the vegan spare ribs in cold water for about 30-40 minutes to soften. After that, rinse them several times with water and squeeze out the excess moisture. Tear the spare ribs into bite-sized pieces and marinate with ½ teaspoon of MSG and 2 teaspoons of salt.

Preparing ingredients for vegan water spinach salad

Step 2: Making the Salad Dressing

In a bowl, mix together the following ingredients: 1.5 teaspoons of sugar, 3 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of chili sauce. Stir until the mixture is completely dissolved. You can adjust the seasonings to your taste.

Making the salad dressing

Step 3: Frying the Vegan Spare Ribs

Heat the cooking oil in a pan, then add the vegan spare ribs and fry until crispy and golden. Remove them from the oil, let them drain, and cool before adding to the salad.

Frying the vegan spare ribs

Step 4: Mixing the Salad

Place the prepared water spinach in a large bowl, drizzle the salad dressing evenly over it, and gently massage to ensure the spinach absorbs the flavors. Finally, add the crispy fried vegan spare ribs on top of the salad.

Mixing the vegan water spinach salad

Step 5: Finishing and Enjoying

The vegan water spinach salad is now ready to serve! This dish brings a refreshing and naturally crispy taste of water spinach combined with the crispy fried vegan spare ribs, making your meal more interesting.

Finished vegan water spinach salad

Conclusion

Making a refreshing vegan water spinach salad is not only simple but also very beneficial for your health. This is an ideal dish to add to your daily vegan menu. Try this recipe right away to experience the freshness and appeal of this salad!

Wishing you success and enjoyable meals with your family!

References:

• Images and recipe referenced from the YouTube channel Nguyễn Hồng Thanh
• Edited by Nguyễn Thị Anh Thảo (Updated 06/04/2023)