Marinated Spinach
Transform your greens into a flavorful masterpiece with this quick and easy Marinated Spinach recipe! Perfectly blanched fresh spinach is elevated with a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, and a hint of honey for sweetness, while a touch of garlic, salt, and black pepper adds depth and balance. Finished with a sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds, this dish is light yet packed with bold, savory flavor. Ready in under 15 minutes, this chilled spinach salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish or healthy appetizer. It’s the perfect addition to any meal, combining simplicity with delicious, nutrient-rich ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Fresh spinach
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly and pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch the spinach by adding it to the boiling water for 30 seconds, then immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and gently squeeze out any excess water.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
Transfer the blanched spinach to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the spinach and gently toss to ensure all the leaves are coated evenly.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top and give it one final toss.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and marinate the spinach.
Serve the marinated spinach chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.1 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1401 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 153 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
