Spinach Salad with Creamy Wasabi Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Creamy Wasabi Dressing, a bold and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. Crunchy fresh baby spinach is paired with colorful cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet shredded carrots, and tangy red onion, all topped with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for a delightful crunch. The real star is the zesty, homemade dressing—a silky blend of creamy Greek yogurt, spicy wasabi paste, savory soy sauce, and a touch of honey, garlic, and sesame oil for a well-rounded flavor punch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy salad brings together fresh ingredients and bold Japanese-inspired flavors in every bite. Serve it as a side dish, a healthy lunch, or a light dinner, and watch it steal the spotlight at any table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Carrot, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain
- 2 teaspoons Wasabi paste
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
Instructions
Rinse the baby spinach thoroughly under cold water and pat dry. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion, and shredded carrot to the bowl with the spinach.
In a small dry pan, toast sesame seeds over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
In a mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the Greek yogurt, wasabi paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil until smooth and well-combined.
Taste the dressing and adjust the wasabi or seasoning as desired to match your spice preference.
Drizzle the creamy wasabi dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top of the salad as garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this bold, flavorful spinach salad with creamy wasabi dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.8 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1178 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 694 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2282 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
