Sesame Spinach Salad
Nutrition
Calories: 71 kcalCarbohydrates: 8 gProtein: 6 gFat: 7 gSaturated Fat: 4 gSodium: 221 mgFiber: 5 gSugar: 4 gVitamin A: 266.375 IUCalcium: 118 mgIron: 8 mg
Ingredients
- 1 lb flat-leaf spinach stemmed and washed
- 1 pinch salt
- 1-1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tsp sesame oil or to taste
- 2 tsp soy sauce or to taste
- 1/2 to 1 tsp sugar or honey
Instructions
- Cook the spinach in a large pot of boiling salted water for 30 seconds, or until just tender. Drain the spinach in a colander and rinse with ice water. Blot the spinach leaves dry on paper towels or a dish towel.
- Lightly toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Combine half the sesame seeds and the sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar in a bowl. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the spinach and toss well. Correct the seasoning, adding more soy sauce or sugar to taste: The salad should be a little sweet and a little salty. Sprinkle the spinach with the remaining sesame seeds and serve at room temperature or chilled.