Spinach Salad with Sesame Dressing
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Sesame Dressing, a healthy and flavorful dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Crisp, nutrient-rich spinach leaves form the base, paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, and a pop of flavor from thinly sliced red onion. The standout feature is the homemade sesame dressing—a perfect blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger—bringing a savory-sweet umami touch to every bite. Topped with toasted sesame seeds for a satisfying crunch, this 15-minute salad is perfect as a light main course or a refreshing side dish. Whether you’re seeking a quick lunch, picnic go-to, or dinner party favorite, this Asian-inspired spinach salad is sure to satisfy.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Fresh ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add to the bowl.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds or half-moons, and add it to the salad.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red onion and sprinkle it over the spinach mixture.
Step 5
In a small bowl, prepare the sesame dressing by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated garlic, grated fresh ginger, and ground black pepper until well combined.
Step 6
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary (add more honey for sweetness or soy sauce for saltiness).
Step 7
Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 8
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the salad for garnish and added flavor.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful spinach salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (630.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 512.9 |
| Total Fat 35.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1265.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 44.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.4g | |
| Protein 12.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 329.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1573.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories