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.
SESAME SPINACH
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 bento servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
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
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
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
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
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
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
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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