Japanese Spinach Salad with Sesame Dressing
Japanese Spinach Salad with Sesame Dressing is a vibrant and healthy dish that brings the fresh flavors of Japan to your dining table. This salad features tender blanched spinach drizzled with a savory sesame dressing, topped with crunchy toasted sesame seeds. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, it’s not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer it to ice water to cool. Drain and squeeze out excess water.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds until golden brown (3-5 minutes). Let cool.
- Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and salt in a small bowl until combined.
- In a serving bowl, combine the blanched spinach with the dressing and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top for an added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 602mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg