Savory Korean Spinach Salad with Sesame Dressing Recipe
A refreshing and savory Korean Spinach Salad featuring fresh spinach tossed in a flavorful sesame soy dressing, perfect as a light meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and dried
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Toppings & Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Spinach: Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach. Remove any tough stems to ensure a tender texture in the salad.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and optional sugar until well combined to create a savory and slightly sweet dressing.
- Toss Salad: Place the spinach in a large bowl and drizzle the dressing over it. Toss gently to coat the leaves evenly without bruising them.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onion over the dressed spinach and toss again lightly to distribute.
- Season and Serve: Season the salad with salt and pepper according to your taste preference. Serve immediately either on a platter or in individual bowls to enjoy the freshest flavor.
Notes
- For best flavor, serve the salad fresh immediately after tossing.
- Feel free to adjust the soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic quantities in the dressing to suit your taste preferences.
- To toast sesame seeds, dry roast them in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant.
