Ingredients
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- 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 fresh ginger (grated)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Blanch the spinach in boiling water for about 1 minute. Transfer immediately to ice water to stop cooking. Drain and squeeze out excess water.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat.
- For the dressing, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and salt in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
- In a serving bowl, combine blanched spinach with the dressing and toss gently.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the salad before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg