Steamed Spinach and Pickled Ginger Salad
Delightfully light and packed with flavor, this Steamed Spinach and Pickled Ginger Salad is a harmonious blend of fresh, earthy greens and the bold, tangy zing of pickled ginger. Perfect for a quick side dish or a refreshing appetizer, this recipe pairs nutrient-rich blanched spinach with a savory-sweet dressing made from soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and a touch of sugar. Toasted sesame seeds add a nutty crunch, while the vibrant pickled ginger elevates the dish with a burst of umami. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is a perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication, ideal for serving chilled as a refreshing palate cleanser or alongside your favorite Asian-inspired meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams fresh spinach leaves
- 50 grams pickled ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Shake off the excess water or pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Prepare a bowl of ice water and set it aside.
Add the spinach to the boiling water and blanch for 30 seconds, just until wilted. Using a slotted spoon, immediately transfer the spinach to the ice water to stop the cooking process.
Once cooled, drain the spinach thoroughly and gently squeeze out any excess water with your hands. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar to create the dressing.
Roughly chop the pickled ginger into smaller pieces if the slices are too large.
In a mixing bowl, combine the drained spinach and pickled ginger. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and aromatic. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad as a garnish.
Serve the salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving for a cooler, more refreshing taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.4 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3109 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 452 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2387 mg | 51% | |
*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.
