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Sesame Spinach and Beet Salad

3.8

(6)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1 bunch spinach (about 3/4 pound)
2 medium beets (about 10 ounces)
4 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Garnish: toasted sesame seeds

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Discard stems from spinach. Stack leaves and cut into 1/3-inch strips. Peel beets and with a sharp thin knife or a mandoline slice very thin. Cut beet slices into fine julienne strips and transfer to a bowl with spinach.

    Step 2

    In a small bowl stir together vinegar, soy sauce, oil, and sugar until sugar is dissolved.

  2. Step 3

    Toss spinach and beets with vinaigrette and garnish with sesame seeds.

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