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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds or half-moons, and add it to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and sprinkle it over the spinach mixture.
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.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary (add more honey for sweetness or soy sauce for saltiness).
Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the salad for garnish and added flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful spinach salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
135 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.6 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 317 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 387 mg | 8% | |
*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.
