Best 8 Sesame Spinach Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Sesame Spinach Salad, an exquisite dish that combines the vibrant crunch of spinach with a medley of textures and flavors. This healthy yet satisfying salad features a delightful mix of roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado, crunchy almonds, and tangy goat cheese, all tossed in a luscious sesame dressing. Accompanying this main recipe are three additional variations that cater to different dietary preferences and taste buds. For a vegan delight, try the Spinach Salad with Warm Sweet Potato and Tahini Dressing, where tahini replaces goat cheese, and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing takes center stage. If you prefer a protein-packed option, the Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken and Sesame Dressing incorporates tender grilled chicken, while the Spinach Salad with Crispy Tofu and Peanut Dressing offers a plant-based protein alternative with a flavorful peanut dressing. With this versatile collection of recipes, you're sure to find a Sesame Spinach Salad variation that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body.

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CRANBERRY-SESAME SPINACH SALAD



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For a feast or any occasion, we love this snappy fall salad that balances sweet and sour with good crunch from almonds and sesame seeds. -Stephanie Smoley, Rochester, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash paprika

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove from heat., Place spinach and cranberries in a bowl. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Add to salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with toasted almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SESAME SPINACH SALAD



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Toasted sesame seeds are a nice contrast to the hearty ingredients and thick creamy dressing in this spinach salad. "I make this dish at least once a month," says Sue Collins of Shawnee, Kansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach, torn
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1 package (5 ounces) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
3/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
CREAMY DRESSING:
2 cups sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the spinach, tomatoes, avocados, shrimp, mushrooms, eggs and sesame seeds. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SESAME SPINACH AND BEET SALAD



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Categories     Salad     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Spinach     Beet     Summer     Vegan     Sesame     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • In a small bowl stir together vinegar, soy sauce, oil, and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
  • Toss spinach and beets with vinaigrette and garnish with sesame seeds.

STEAK SPINACH SESAME SALAD



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Make and share this Steak Spinach Sesame Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup beef broth
3 steak, chopped, steak-umms, you can use deli roast beef shaved
1 teaspoon sesame oil, can be chili sesame oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon tahini
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ginger, fresh grated
1 lb spinach
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/4 lb mushroom, sliced
1 tomatoes, cut in thin wedges
1 teaspoon pepper, coarse cracked
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Boil the beef broth with the chopped steak-umms until cooked and reduced to 1/4 cup. If using roast beef, you don't need to cook it, just chop and add it to the cooked broth.
  • Whisk sesame oil, lemon juice, tahini, and soy sauce together.
  • Add ginger and stock.
  • Put spinach, red onion, and mushrooms in a bowl.
  • Add tomatoes.
  • Pour dressing on.
  • Grind in pepper.
  • Toss; sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

OSHITASHI (JAPANESE SPINACH SALAD WITH ROASTED SESAME)



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From Nora Pouillon, this salad pairs beautifully with grilled shrimp, seared tuna or other fish or seafood.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 lb spinach, well washed and large stems removed
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons mirin

Steps:

  • Toast the sesame seeds in a skillet until lightly colored. Cool.
  • Add the spinach to a large saucepan of boiling water and cook 2 to 3 minutes until wilted.
  • Have an ice bath ready.
  • Drain the spinach in a colander, shock in the ice bath (to retain color of spinach), then drain again.
  • Squeeze dry and place in a bowl.
  • Mix the cooked spinach with the soy sauce, mirin and sesame seeds.
  • Serve at room temperature.

SESAME-CRUSTED BEEF AND SPINACH SALAD RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by á-174535

Number Of Ingredients 17

ORANGE-MINT VINAIGRETTE:
1 (12-ounce) boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
6 cups fresh baby spinach
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar, or to taste
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Trim fat from steak. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Place steak on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat until almost desired doneness, turning once halfway through broiling time. Allow 11 to 13 minutes for medium-rare doneness (145 degrees F) or 16 to 18 minutes for medium doneness (160 degrees F). Brush mustard on top of the steak; sprinkle with half of the sesame seeds. Turn steak over; brush with the remaining mustard and sprinkle with the remaining sesame seeds. Broil about 4 minutes more or until sesame seeds are lightly browned, turning once halfway through broiling time. Divide spinach among four serving plates. Top with garbanzo beans and onion. Thinly slice steak across the grain; arrange on salads. Top with apricots. Drizzle with Orange-Mint Vinaigrette. ORANGE-MINT VINAIGRETTE: In a blender blend together all ingredients until emulsified.

OSHITASHI (JAPANESE SPINACH SALAD WITH ROASTED SESAME)



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Categories     Salad     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lettuce     Boil

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 lb spinach, well washed and large stems removed
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons mirin

Steps:

  • Toast the sesame seeds in a skillet until lightly colored. Cool. Add the spinach to a large saucepan of boiling water and cook 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. Have an ice bath ready. Drain the spinach in a colander, shock in the ice bath (to retain color of spinach), then drain again. Squeeze dry and place in a bowl. Mix the cooked spinach with the soy sauce, mirin and sesame seeds. Serve at room temperature.

SPINACH SESAME SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Ginger     Tomato     Side     No-Cook

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste)
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger
9 oz bag of baby spinach, washed, stemmed, and dried
¼ pound mushrooms, wiped clean and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
1 large ripe tomato, sliced into thin wedges
salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Boil chicken broth in a small saucepan until only 2 tablespoons remain, about 7 minutes. At the same time, toast the sesame seeds in a small ungreased skillet over medium low heat until golden, about 3 minutes. Set the sesame seeds aside. 2. Make the dressing by mixing the tahini and sesame oil in a small bowl. Whisk in the chicken broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, and ginger. 3. Put the spinach and mushrooms in a large bowl. Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt and pepper and add to the bowl. Pour the dressing over all of it, grind in some more pepper, and toss well. Scatter the sesame seeds over the salad and serve.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, young spinach. If your spinach is older, you may need to remove the tough stems before using it.
  • Sesame seeds can be toasted in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are golden brown and fragrant. This will enhance their flavor and make them more crispy.
  • To make the dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined. You can adjust the amount of honey or soy sauce to taste.
  • If you don't have white sesame seeds, you can use black sesame seeds instead. They will give the salad a slightly different flavor, but they will still be delicious.
  • This salad is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken or shrimp. Simply add it to the salad before serving.

Conclusion:

Sesame spinach salad is a delicious and healthy side dish or light lunch. It's packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K, and it's also a good source of fiber and protein. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the sesame seeds add a nice crunch. This salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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