Nutritious & Sweet Winter Spinach Salad
The Best Spinach Salad Recipe Made with Freshly Harvested Spinach from Your Garden
After the rain, the spinach in our garden grew so fast! Let’s make a sweet and delicious spinach salad with this fresh garden spinach! Winter spinach, in particular, has a wonderful sweetness that makes it a fantastic side dish even with minimal seasoning. Toss it up easily for a satisfying meal that perfectly complements any spring dining table. Enjoy this wonderfully simple yet flavorful spinach salad!
Main Ingredients- 200g fresh spinach
- 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt (for blanching)
Seasoning & Others- 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce or fish sauce
- White part of 1 green onion (about 15cm), finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce or fish sauce
- White part of 1 green onion (about 15cm), finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The soil was moist after the rain, making it easy to pull the spinach! It came straight from the garden with a little bit of soil still attached.
Step 2
The spinach roots grew quite thick, absorbing nutrients throughout the winter! First, trim the spinach clean, and then gently split the root ends. This helps the seasoning penetrate better.
Step 3
Bring a generous pot of water to a rolling boil, then add 1 Tbsp of coarse sea salt. Submerge the spinach roots first into the boiling water and blanch for about 10 seconds. Then, flip the spinach and blanch the leafy parts for another 10 seconds. It’s best not to overcook the spinach.
Step 4
Immediately rinse the blanched spinach in cold water to stop the cooking and cool it down. After rinsing thoroughly, gently squeeze out excess water. Avoid squeezing too tightly, as this can diminish the tender texture of the spinach; leave a little moisture.
Step 5
Prepare the green onion for seasoning by finely chopping only the white part. This adds a refreshing aroma to the dish.
Step 6
To the squeezed spinach, add the minced garlic and soy sauce (or fish sauce), and gently mix. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed. You can also adjust the amount of soy sauce or fish sauce according to your preference.
Step 7
Add the chopped green onion, fragrant sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds. Gently toss everything together again. It’s important to mix softly to ensure all the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the spinach.
Step 8
Arrange the beautifully seasoned spinach salad on a serving plate. Sprinkle with a few extra toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal.
Step 9
Here it is, your delicious and sweet spinach salad! It’s a perfect side dish for rice, making any meal feel complete and satisfying.
Step 10
This spinach, having endured the harsh winter, is packed with nutrients and boasts a richer flavor!
Step 11
Spinach salad is a beloved dish for everyone. It’s not only easy to make but also incredibly delicious. Be sure to try making it at home with fresh spinach!
