VEGAN JAPANESE SPINACH SALAD

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This vegan Japanese salad is a great substitute for an Asian seaweed salad. Spinach should be bright green, not overcooked.

Provided by chefcs

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, divided
2 tablespoons water
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ (8 ounce) package fresh spinach
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Place 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds on a plate; use the bottom of a pot or heavy measuring cup to crush the seeds. Transfer to a bowl. Add water, soy sauce, and sugar; stir dressing.
  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil; add salt. Add spinach and cook until wilted, no more than 1 minute. Drain spinach into a colander and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process. Squeeze spinach with hands to remove moisture. Cut into strips.
  • Place cooked spinach in serving bowls. Drizzle dressing on top and add remaining sesame seeds as garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 800.2 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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