Spinach Sesame Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach Sesame Salad, a quick and healthy side dish packed with bold, umami-rich flavors. Featuring tender fresh spinach coated in a tangy sesame-soy dressing, this dish is perfectly balanced with hints of sweetness from honey and brightness from lemon juice. Toasted sesame seeds add crunch and a nutty aroma, making every bite irresistible. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is a nutritious option for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or even as a refreshing appetizer for gatherings. Try this simple yet sophisticated recipe for a delicious way to enjoy fresh greens!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1.5 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Whisk until the dressing is well combined.
Drizzle the sesame dressing over the spinach leaves in the large bowl. Toss gently to coat the spinach evenly.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately as a side dish or appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1888 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 218 mg | 5% | |
*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.
