Simply Seasoned Spinach Salad with Sesame & Peanut

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Serves: 2

Simply Seasoned Spinach Salad with Sesame & Peanut

This simply seasoned spinach salad is fresh, flavorful, and full of umami thanks to a nutty sesame-peanut dressing. Ready in under 10 minutes, this flavor-packed vegan spinach salad is your new go-to for quick and healthy meals! 🥬✨ Inspired by a popular Korean side dish called sigeumchi namul, this version adds a twist with creamy peanut butter, ginger, and a splash of tangy vinegar.

Ingredients

Steps

  • How to Make Simply Seasoned Spinach Salad with Sesame & Peanut:

    1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Wash the spinach thoroughly, then blanch it for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

      A bowl of spinach above boiling water potSpinach in hot water

    2. Transfer it immediately to a bowl of ice water. Squeeze out as much water as possible.

      A hand putting cooked spinach in water bowlA hand is grabbing spinach in water bowlA basket with boiled spinach

    3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together ginger red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, vinegar, soy sauce (or teriyaki), peanut butter, honey, and sesame oil until smooth.

      A hand holding a bowl of grated ginger above the dressing bowlA hand holding a bowl of sesame oil above the dressing bowlA hand holding a bowl of rice vinegar above the dressing bowlA hand holding a bowl of soy sauce above the dressing bowlA hand holding a bowl of peanut butter above the dressing bowlA hand holding a bowl of chili flkes above the dressing bowlA hand holding a bowl of honey above the dressing bowlA hand holding a bowl of sesame seeds above the dressing bowlMixing dressing salad in mixing bowl

    4. Add the spinach to the bowl and toss gently to coat.

      A hand holding a bunch of spinach above the dressing bowlMixing spinach with salad dressing in amixing bowl

    5. Serve in a dish and sprinkle extra toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.

      Chopsticks are holding spinach salad

Recipe Notes

Tips

This simply seasoned spinach salad with sesame oil and peanut is the kind of dish you’ll want to keep on repeat—quick to make, packed with flavor, and wonderfully light.

It’s the perfect cold side dish when you want something healthy but satisfying.

Whether you’re pairing it with your favorite mains or enjoying it as a stand-alone light meal, this salad brings freshness and crunch with every bite.

Give it a try and let me know how yours turns out! 😊