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Korean Spinach Salad

Savory Korean Spinach Salad Recipe You'll Love in 10 Minutes

This Korean Spinach Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that is quick to prepare and offers delightful flavor options.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bunch Fresh Spinach Opt for Taiwanese or Korean spinach for the best flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Essential for depth of flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Choose high-quality soy sauce for optimal taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Toasted sesame oil enhances the flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion (chopped) Can be swapped for shallots if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (crushed) Poppy seeds can be a tasty substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Balances the flavors delightfully.
For the Spicy Variation
  • 1 teaspoon Korean Red Chili Flakes Adjust to your preferred spice level.
  • 1 tablespoon Korean Chili Paste Can be omitted for a milder version.

Equipment

  • Pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut off the stems from the fresh spinach, rinse it thoroughly under cold water, and let it drain in a colander.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the spinach for about 30 seconds, then quickly remove it and plunge it into a bowl of ice water.
  3. After cooling, drain the spinach again and gently squeeze out any excess water. Divide the spinach into two equal portions.
Savory Dressing
  1. Whisk together half of the minced garlic, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, half of the chopped green onion, and sesame seeds.
  2. Toss this dressing with one portion of the spinach.
Spicy Dressing
  1. Mix together the remaining minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onion, sesame seeds, Korean red chili flakes, Korean chili paste, and sugar.
  2. Blend it well into the other half of the spinach.
Final Touch
  1. Taste each salad and adjust the seasoning to your preference. Optional: Serve with a sprinkle of extra sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the Korean Spinach Salad to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week.

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