Best 9 Spinach With Sesame Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing spinach salad, a culinary masterpiece that combines the refreshing crunch of baby spinach with a delectable sesame dressing. This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a nutritional powerhouse, boasting an array of vitamins and minerals essential for a healthy lifestyle. Accompanied by three irresistible variations – a classic sesame dressing, a zesty lemon-tahini dressing, and a creamy avocado dressing – this versatile salad caters to diverse palates, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.

**Classic Sesame Dressing:** Experience the harmonious blend of nutty sesame seeds, tangy rice vinegar, and a touch of sweetness from honey, resulting in a dressing that perfectly complements the delicate flavor of spinach.

**Lemon-Tahini Dressing:** Awaken your taste buds with a burst of citrusy brightness. This dressing combines the tang of lemon juice with the rich, nutty flavor of tahini, creating a vibrant and refreshing accompaniment to the salad.

**Creamy Avocado Dressing:** Indulge in a luscious and velvety dressing made from ripe avocados, tangy Greek yogurt, and a hint of garlic. This creamy dressing adds a delightful richness and depth of flavor to the salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SESAME SPINACH



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Flavoured traditionally with sesame, soy sauce, vinegar and sugar, this quick and simple dish is a classic and versatile Korean side

Provided by Judy Joo

Categories     Side dish

Time 6m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
½ tbsp soy sauce
½ tsp toasted sesame seeds , crushed
½ tsp rice vinegar
½ tsp golden caster sugar
1 garlic clove , grated
225g spinach , stem ends trimmed

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to the boil and fill a large bowl with cold water and a handful of ice. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the sesame oil, soy sauce, sesame seeds, vinegar, sugar, garlic and pepper to taste, until the sugar has dissolved. Set the dressing aside.
  • Blanch the spinach in the boiling water until just wilted, then scoop straight into the cold water. Drain well and squeeze out any excess water. Gently loosen the clumps of spinach with your fingers, transfer to the bowl of sesame dressing and toss together. Cover and chill for about 1 hr to let the flavours mingle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

SPINACH SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING



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A nutrient-rich vegetable side dish with Asian flavours like miso, sesame seeds and yuzu or lime juice

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Categories     Side dish

Time 6m

Number Of Ingredients 7

900g spinach
2 tbsp tahini
½ tbsp miso glaze or white miso paste
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp golden caster sugar
2 tsp Yuzu juice or lime juice
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Boil the kettle and put the spinach in a large colander set over the sink. Pour over enough boiled water to just wilt the leaves (you may need to do this in batches), then leave to cool. When cool, squeeze the spinach to get rid of the excess water.
  • Make your dressing by combining all the remaining ingredients (except the sesame seeds) together with 2 tbsp water. (Add a little more water if you want a runnier consistency.) Pour a little dressing over the spinach and toss to coat, then drizzle over the remainder. Sprinkle over the sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 15 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 2 milligram of sodium

SESAME TOFU WITH COCONUT-LIME DRESSING AND SPINACH



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Coated in panko and sesame seeds, tofu takes on a splendid crunchiness that contrasts with sautéed spinach in this 30-minute dish. It comes together under a fragrant coconut-lime dressing - which you can double, then toss with salad. Swap out the spinach to your taste: Try this with mustard greens or chopped collard greens, adjusting the cooking time accordingly. Be careful when handling the uncooked tofu once it is breaded, as the breading is delicate. Using a pair of kitchen tongs or two forks to grab the tofu from the sides will help prevent its crumbling or falling apart. Serve this satisfying main by itself, or alongside a bowl of rice.

Provided by Nik Sharma

Categories     dinner, weekday, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 lime, zested and juiced (1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice)
2 tablespoons sambal oelek
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/4 cup pure sesame oil (or toasted sesame oil, for stronger flavor)
Fine sea salt
1 (12-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into 8 equal rectangles
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs (or 1/4 cup cornstarch, for a gluten-free option)
1/2 cup white sesame seeds (or a mix of black and white)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Fine sea salt
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup neutral oil, such as grapeseed, for pan-frying
2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed
1 shallot, peeled and minced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
20 ounces spinach
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Fine sea salt
2 tablespoons minced chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime zest and juice, sambal oelek and brown sugar until sugar dissolves completely. Slowly stream in the sesame oil and whisk until the mixture is emulsified and creamy. Taste and season with salt as needed; set aside. (You'll have 3/4 cup dressing. Save any extra in an airtight container in the refrigerator.)
  • Prepare the tofu: Pat the tofu dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. In a medium bowl, whisk together panko, sesame seeds and black pepper. Season the mixture generously with salt. In a second medium bowl, lightly whisk the egg whites. Using a pair of kitchen tongs, dip the tofu slices one at a time in the egg whites and coat well. Transfer to the bowl with the panko mixture, coating well on all sides, then move to a clean plate. Repeat with remaining tofu slices.
  • Line a large plate with paper towels. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium (10-inch) cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet over medium-low. Working in batches to avoid crowding, pan-fry the tofu until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. (Don't overcook, or the sesame seeds will turn bitter.) Transfer the fried tofu slices to the prepared plate. Repeat with the remaining tofu, adding oil and wiping out the pan as needed.
  • Prepare the spinach: Wipe out the skillet, and heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add the shallot and sauté until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 seconds, taking care not to scorch the garlic. Add the spinach by the handful, increasing the heat after the first handful and allowing the greens to wilt before adding more. Sauté until wilted and most of the liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes. Add the soy sauce and black pepper, and fold to coat well. Taste and add salt as needed. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Place spinach in a serving bowl. Add fried tofu on top, and drizzle with half of the coconut-lime dressing. Sprinkle the chives over the tofu, and serve immediately, with more dressing on the side.

SPINACH WITH SESAME DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound spinach
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dashi (recipe above)

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water blanch spinach for 1 to 2 minutes and refresh. Squeeze water out firmly but do not wring. Lightly toss spinach to separate stems and leaves, and place in a bowl.
  • In a hot dry skillet, toast sesame seeds until they begin to pop. Reserve a teaspoon of toasted seeds for garnish. Transfer the rest of the seeds to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Grind until smooth. Pour into a bowl, if necessary, and add sugar, soy sauce and dashi. Mix well and pour over spinach. Toss to coat. Garnish with reserved seeds.

COOKED SPINACH SALAD WITH SOY AND SESAME



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds spinach, well rinsed, thick stems removed
1 clove garlic, very finely chopped
5 scallions, green parts only, trimmed and finely chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons good-quality soy sauce, such as Kikkoman
1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Coarse (kosher) salt, to taste
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (see Note)

Steps:

  • Wilt, drain, and squeeze dry the spinach. Chop the spinach into large, uneven pieces.
  • Place the garlic, scallions, vinegar, soy sauce, and oil in a large bowl and whisk thoroughly to combne. Add the spinach and toss to evenly coat the leaves. Season with a good squeeze of lemon juice and salt and pepper; taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • To serve, divide the salad among four bowls and sprinkle each with a portion of toasted sesame seeds.
  • Note: To toast the sesame seeds, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Scatter the seeds on a baking shseet and bake until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.

SPINACH WITH SESAME SEEDS



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 bento servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bunches spinach, about 2 pounds, stems removed, washed well and dried
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Heat a saute pan over medium heat. Add the spinach, oil, sugar and soy sauce. Cook the spinach, stirring, until the leaves are just wilted, about 3 minutes. Spread the spinach out flat on a plate to cool quickly in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. (This will keep it a vivid green.)
  • When the spinach is cool, taste and correct seasoning. Pile in a bowl and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

FIRECRACKER SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE SESAME DRESSING



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Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Orange Sesame Dressing
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce (optional)
1 shallot, chopped
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
Salad
6 cups washed baby spinach
1/4 cup daikon sprouts
1/4 cup julienned carrot
1/4 cup julienned jicama
2 tablespoons mixture of black sesame seeds and white sesame seeds, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. For the dressing, cook the orange juice in a saucepan until reduced by half. Combine with the honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, water and hot sauce in a blender. Add the shallot and ginger and process until smooth. Store in the refrigerator.
  • 2. For the salad, mix the spinach, daikon sprouts, carrot and jicama in large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat well. Garnish with the sesame seeds.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING



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

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups spinach, washed and torn
1/2 red onion, sliced, separated into rings
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • For the salad, just toss the ingredients in a salad bowl and set aside to prepare the dressing.
  • To make the dressing, cook the sesame seeds and garlic in the oil in a small skillet for 1 minute (not too hot or garlic will pop and splatter).
  • Remove from heat and stir in rest of the ingredients.
  • Cool slightly and pour over the salad.
  • Toss gently and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.2, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 109.4, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1.9

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH SESAME-POPPY SEED DRESSING



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Fresh, fast and delicious...what's not to like about this scrumptious salad topped with crunchy, slivered almonds? Thanks to Vickie Vermillion in Carrollton, Texas for sharing her lovely recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Divide the spinach, strawberries and celery between two salad plates. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, vinegar, sesame seeds and poppy seeds. Drizzle over salads. Sprinkle with almonds; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh spinach. If you're using frozen spinach, thaw it completely before using.
  • To make the dressing, you can use any type of vinegar you like. Rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and white wine vinegar are all good choices.
  • If you don't have sesame seeds, you can substitute another type of seed, such as sunflower seeds or chia seeds.
  • To make the dressing more flavorful, you can add a bit of garlic or ginger.
  • If you're looking for a vegan option, you can substitute tofu for the eggs.
  • This dish is best served immediately, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Spinach with Sesame Dressing is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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