Almond Spinach
Cold Dishes

Almond Spinach

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Almond Spinach

About This Recipe

This refreshing Spinach and Almond Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that combines tender blanched spinach with crunchy almonds for a delightful contrast in textures. The spinach is blanched to perfection, preserving its bright green color and natural sweetness, then cooled to maintain a crisp bite. Tossed with a savory-sweet dressing of light soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and sugar, every bite is bursting with umami and tangy flavors. The crushed almonds add a satisfying nutty crunch, elevating this simple salad into a gourmet side dish or light meal. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers, this recipe is quick to prepare yet full of wholesome goodness. Whether served as a refreshing appetizer or a nutritious accompaniment, this Spinach and Almond Salad is a delicious way to enjoy fresh greens with a flavorful twist.

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • spinach 200g
  • almonds 30g
The sauce & seasonings
  • salt 1/2 tsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • light soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • vinegar 1 tbsp
  • sesame oil 0.5 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Step 2
Wash the spinach clean. (Some people wash with roots, but I prefer to discard the roots for better cleanliness.)
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Step 3
Boil water in a small pot. Blanch the washed spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes.
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Step 4
Remove the blanched spinach from the water and immerse it in cold water to cool down.
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Step 5
Remove the spinach from the cold water, squeeze out excess water, and cut it into segments.
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Step 6
Crush the almonds using a knife.
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Step 7
Mix salt, sugar, light soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil into the spinach, then add the crushed almonds and mix well.

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