Japanese Spinach Salad With Sesame Sauce in 15 Minutes!

Japanese Spinach Salad With Sesame Sauce is a quick, flavorful dish that transforms spinach into a colorful, healthy treat packed with nutty goodness.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dressing

2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Toast and grind for max flavor
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use low-sodium if desired
1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Or use honey/maple syrup for natural sweetness
1 teaspoon Dashi Powder Substitute with vegetable broth powder if vegetarian
2 tablespoons Water Adjusts dressing consistency

For the Salad

6 ounces Spinach Use fresh spinach for best texture

Equipment

Small pan
Mixing Bowl
Colander
Mortar and pestle or sesame grinder

Method

Preparation Steps

In a small pan over low heat, toast sesame seeds for about 6 to 7 minutes until golden. Grind them into a fine powder.
In a bowl, combine ground sesame seeds with soy sauce, granulated sugar, dashi powder, and water. Stir until smooth.
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Blanch fresh spinach for 1 minute until bright green, then drain.
Transfer drained spinach into a bowl of ice water to cool quickly.
Once cool, squeeze out excess moisture from spinach.
Chop spinach into 2-inch pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
Add sesame dressing to spinach and toss gently until coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor and texture, enjoy the salad fresh and avoid freezing. It's great as a side with steamed rice or grilled fish.

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