Best 8 Asian Sesame Salad Recipes

ASIAN SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Add 1 at a time through the feed tube of a running blender, vinegar, shallot, salt, pepper, tahini, and sesame seeds. Leaving the blender running add the oil in a slow thin stream. Set aside briefly.
• Toss greens, corn, orange, bell pepper, water chestnuts, and tomatoes together in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Serve with additional dressing on the side.

PANERA BREAD ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD - COPYCAT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°.
• Cut the wonton wrappers into 1/4-inch strips.
• Heat about 2 inches of canola oil to 365° in a heavy skillet. Fry the wonton strips in the oil until they are crisp, about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Spread the almonds out on a baking sheet. Toast them in the oven for 5 minutes, toss them around, and then toast for 5 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• To make the dressing, in a bowl, mix together all of the ingredients except the oil. Use a wire whisk to blend well and then slowly drizzle in the oil to create an emulsion.
• To assemble the salad, in a large bowl, toss the romaine lettuce, cilantro, fried wonton strips, chicken and dressing.
• Transfer to plates and top with the sesame seeds and almonds.

ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD (COPYCAT PANERA) RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• CHICKEN: Whisk together chicken marinade ingredients, and marinate chicken for 15 minutes. Grill, or cook in a non-stick sprayed skillet until done, then let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Cut into slices. DRESSING: Bring vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan. Turn off the heat, then add in the sugar and stir until dissolved. Let cool. Combine with the rest of the dressing ingredients in a jar, and shake to combine. Divide lettuce and spinach between four plates. Top with sliced chicken, salad dressing, and toppings.

ASIAN PEAR AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Make dressing:
• Blend all dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth.
• Prepare salad:
• Peel pear and cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick julienne, then transfer to a bowl.
• Combine watercress and pear in a bowl, then season with salt and pepper and toss gently. Divide among plates, then drizzle with some dressing and sprinkle with carrot.

ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Just before serving, add wonton strips and drizzle with 1/4 cup dressing; toss to combine. Serve with remaining dressing.

ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Put the peanut oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold all the chicken in 1 layer without crowding. Put the skillet over medium-low heat. Spread the sesame seeds on a pie plate or waxed paper. Season the breasts with salt and pepper and press into the sesame seeds to coat both sides evenly. Put in the skillet, raise the heat to medium-high, and cook for 5 minutes on each side, gently turning the breasts with a spatula, until the meat is firm and no pink shows in the middle. Reduce the heat if needed to prevent burning.
• Meanwhile, trim the bottom 1/2-inch from the cabbage and remove any damaged or withered parts from the tops of the leaves. Cut crosswise into strips no more than 1/2-inch wide. Put into a salad spinner, fill with water, drain and spin the greens dry. Remove any excess moisture with paper towels.
• Peel and halve the ginger. Drop down the chute of a food processor with the motor running and puree. Stop the motor and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the fish sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Juice the lime and add the juice to the ginger mixture. Process until the dressing is combined. Add salt to taste.
• Open the can of water chestnuts and drain. Trim the scallions and cut the white and green parts crosswise into thin slices. Cut the top from the bell pepper. Stand it upright and cut down inside the four walls, separating them from the center core and seeds. Then cut the walls into thin strips. Coarsely chop the leaves from the cilantro sprigs.
• Put the cabbage in a large mixing bowl. Add the water chestnuts, scallions, bell pepper, cilantro, and dressing. Toss well. Cut the cooked chicken into strips no more than 1/2-inch wide. Add to the salad and toss.

CRUNCHY ASIAN SESAME SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lettuces, cabbage, carrots, peppers and onions with cheese in a large bowl and toss together.
• When ready to serve, dish up a portion and add rice noodles, nuts and sesame to taste.
• Top with dressing and enjoy!

ASIAN CUCUMBER AND SESAME SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the cucumber lengthwise into 1/4-inch pieces and cut each piece in half then cut the halves lengthwise into thin strips.
• Place them into a bowl and set aside.
• Place the soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar and sugar into a small container with a secure lid.
• Put the lid on and shake to create the vinaigrette dressing.
• Pour the dressing over the cucumber and toss to coat.
• Cover and marinate for 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
• Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top.