Gomaae Japanese Spinach Salad (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

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Gomaae Japanese Spinach Salad (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

Easy Gomaae Japanese Spinach with roasted sesame goma dressing is a fantastic Paleo/Whole30/Keto side dish to incorporate a vast volume of greens into your daily meal!

Course Side Dish, vegetable

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword Goma Sauce, Gomaae Japanese Spinach, Japanese Spinach Salad

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 11

Servings people

Calories 69kcal

Author ChihYu Smith

Ingredients

Coarse salt
1 large bundle Fresh spinach
Toasted sesame seeds optional

Creamy roasted sesame dressing (with mayo) - Dressing Choice 1

Sesame Sauce (without mayo) - Dressing Choice 2

1.5 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp coconut aminos
1 small clove garlic grated
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Season the water with a pinch of salt.
In the meantime, prepare the sesame sauce: Mix together the sauce ingredients with 1 ½ tablespoons water (add more for a thinner saucin a small bowl and set aside.
Rinse the spinach. roughly cut the whole bunch of spinach into three to four large sections.
Quickly blanch the spinach in the boiling water for 10 to 15 seconds. drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and preserve the vibrant color.
Gently squeeze the spinach with your hands to remove all of the excess water. Place the spinach in a serving bowl. drizzle with the sesame sauce and give the spinach a quick toss. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving, if desired.

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Notes

The nutritional label is calculated with Dressing no. 2 (without the mayo).

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