COOKED SPINACH SALAD WITH SOY AND SESAME

Cooked Spinach Salad with Soy and Sesame image

Provided by Food Network

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds spinach, well rinsed, thick stems removed
1 clove garlic, very finely chopped
5 scallions, green parts only, trimmed and finely chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons good-quality soy sauce, such as Kikkoman
1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Coarse (kosher) salt, to taste
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (see Note)

Steps:

Wilt, drain, and squeeze dry the spinach. Chop the spinach into large, uneven pieces.
Place the garlic, scallions, vinegar, soy sauce, and oil in a large bowl and whisk thoroughly to combne. Add the spinach and toss to evenly coat the leaves. Season with a good squeeze of lemon juice and salt and pepper; taste and adjust the seasoning.
To serve, divide the salad among four bowls and sprinkle each with a portion of toasted sesame seeds.
Note: To toast the sesame seeds, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Scatter the seeds on a baking shseet and bake until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.