Try this Keto spinach salad recipe. This Korean Spinach Salad is one of the basic Korean vegetable side dishes and traditionally served with a Korean meal (like Chapchae, Kimbap, Bibimbap, or this Asian bowl). The seeds are always toasted before serving for a boost of flavor.
Why You'll Love This Korean Spinach Salad:
- It's a low carb side dish or salad
- It's made without sugar
- It's also a Keto-friendly salad
- Customizable
This salad is also easily customizable. You can use less or more ingredients according to your taste. For example, if you are worried about the sodium content, just use low sodium soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce.
It's an easy way to prepare your favorite vegetable (spinach) and so quick to make. This Siguemchi Namul can be served alone or pairs well with grilled BBQ meat for Bibimpap.
Korean Spinach Salad Dressing Ingredients:
- Sesame oil
- Sesame seeds
- Garlic
- Onion
- Soy Sauce
- Optional: salt
Warning: Be sure to cut the spinach into small bite-size pieces for your child before serving to prevent choking.
Pair This Korean Spinach Salad With:
- Kalbi-Korean BBQ Flanken Short Ribs
- Gochujang Sweet Spicy Korean Chicken
- Best Pork Tenderloin Stir Fry
- Korean BBQ Wings
- Korean JapChae
Check out other Korean recipes on my blog, This Korean chicken recipe is very flavorful and easy to make. Or try on this recipe:
This Korean side dish is also the perfect easy food idea for a summer picnic, easy to pack, store them in your cooler to take on the road or to the park.
Korean Spinach Side Dish Nutrition:
- Spinach is a super food loaded with tons of nutrients, low-calorie and when you eat spinach that has been heated, you will absorb higher levels of vitamins A and E, protein, fiber, zinc, thiamine, calcium, and iron (source Vegetarian Times).
- Sesame Seeds Benefit the Heart & Lower Cholesterol. High Source of Cholesterol-Lowering Phytosterols, and are an excellent source of copper, a very good source of manganese, and a good source of magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, molybdenum, and selenium.
Also, check out this Korean bean sprout salad recipe.
Korean Spinach Salad Recipe (Siguemchi Namul)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fresh spinach
- 4 cups water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1½ teaspoons soy sauce
- 1½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- Optional : ¼ salt
Instructions
- Wash the spinach thoroughly under running cold water. Rinse twice and cut the root ends of spinach.
- Boil 4 cups of water on high heat in a large pot. Blanch the spinach for 30 seconds.
- Remove the spinach from the heat and rinse in cold water a couple of times. Squeeze out excess water from the spinach with hands.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add minced garlic, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Add salt according to your liking. Add spinach and mix well.
Nutrition
Christine
I have absolutely got to try blanching spinach. I always sautée it but the problem is I don't have a big enough skillet to make enough so that when it cooks down it's any kind of substantial portion. I think you just brought a lot more spinach into my life!
silviamagda
I love the colors of the salad :).
Valentina
This is a gorgeous plate of greens! Really stunning -- and I'm sure super delicious. I just love it!
Linda Kinsman
I love spinach! My family is always up for trying new dishes and this one looks so tasty.
Doro
This has been delicious!
Rika Livingston
Thank you! I am so glad that you enjoyed this recipe! I am about to make this Korean spinach recipe again for dinner tonight!
SHARLA KATHLEEN NOLTE
Does this recipe keep at all or should it be eaten right after making?
Rika Livingston
Hi Sharla, you can put the cooked spinach in an airtight container and put in the fridge for up to 3 days. You should discard any cooked spinach that has been left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature. Does that answer your question? If not, please let me know.
Kushigalu
This salad would be a great side dish. Something new to try
Alisa Infanti
I had this type of spinach when I visited Indonesia this past December. Not sure if is the same veggie but it looks very similar. I loved it and can't wait to try this recipe!
Jen
What a fantastic dish! Love how easy it is to make but has so much flavor! Definitely going into our regular rotation.
Luci
This spinach salad is absolutely delicious! I love all the greens and flavor! I will definitely be making it again this week for dinner.
Jessica Formicola
I made this salad for lunch yesterday and it was incredible! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Rika Livingston
I am so glad that you enjoyed this recipe, Jessica!
Rika Livingston
It sounds like a great plan. I am glad that you enjoyed it!
Claire
How do the spring onions taste caramelised without heating them?! This was amazing. I would quite happily eat bowls of this as a snack, lunch, dinner and maybe even breakfast. This will be a go to recipe for me. Great way to add more veggies to dishes
Rika
Hi Claire,
I agree, the simplicity is the real beauty of this Korean spinach salad dish! It's a very versatile side dish that goes well with any meal. Thanks for sharing your feedback!
Best,
Rika