Best 8 Asian Sesame Salad Recipes

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If you're seeking a delightful and delectable culinary adventure, look no further than Asian sesame salad, a vibrant symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Originating from the culinary tapestry of East Asia, this versatile dish seamlessly blends the piquancy of sesame with fresh vegetables and a delectable array of proteins. Whether you prefer the tender crunch of chicken, the savory succulence of shrimp, or the earthy goodness of tofu, Asian sesame salad has something to offer every palate. With its vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and harmonious combination of textures, this tantalizing dish is a feast for the eyes and a delight for the senses. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and explore some of the best recipes for Asian sesame salad, promising an unforgettable dining experience.

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

ASIAN SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING



Asian Salad with Sesame Dressing image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/8 cup rice wine vinegar
1 shallot clove, quartered
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons tahini or peanut butter
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 cup sesame oil
6 cups mixed mesclun greens, soaked in salt water to remove grit, dried in a salad spinner and torn into bite sized pieces
1 cup baby corn from a jar or can
1 (8-ounce) can Mandarin orange segments, drained
1 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed and sliced julienne
1 (4-ounce) can water chestnuts, rinsed to remove any tinny taste
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Add 1 at a time through the feed tube of a running blender, vinegar, shallot, salt, pepper, tahini, and sesame seeds. Leaving the blender running add the oil in a slow thin stream. Set aside briefly.
  • Toss greens, corn, orange, bell pepper, water chestnuts, and tomatoes together in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Serve with additional dressing on the side.

PANERA BREAD ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD - COPYCAT



Panera Bread Asian Sesame Chicken Salad - Copycat image

Chicken, romaine, cilantro, almonds, sesame seeds, crispy wonton strips, and an Asian sesame vinaigrette. Mmmmmmm! From America's Most Wanted Recipes - Copycat Versions of Everyone's Best-Loved Food.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 wonton wrappers
canola oil, for frying
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
4 cups loosely packed bite-size pieces romaine lettuce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
3 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts (grilled and sliced thin)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 cup canola oil or 3/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Cut the wonton wrappers into 1/4-inch strips.
  • Heat about 2 inches of canola oil to 365° in a heavy skillet. Fry the wonton strips in the oil until they are crisp, about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Spread the almonds out on a baking sheet. Toast them in the oven for 5 minutes, toss them around, and then toast for 5 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • To make the dressing, in a bowl, mix together all of the ingredients except the oil. Use a wire whisk to blend well and then slowly drizzle in the oil to create an emulsion.
  • To assemble the salad, in a large bowl, toss the romaine lettuce, cilantro, fried wonton strips, chicken and dressing.
  • Transfer to plates and top with the sesame seeds and almonds.

ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD (COPYCAT PANERA) RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Asian Sesame Chicken Salad (Copycat Panera) Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by á-10966

Number Of Ingredients 23

CHICKEN MARINADE:
1 bag pre-washed romaine lettuce
1 bag pre-washed baby spinach
4 medium chicken breasts
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar (or agave nectar, or honey)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
DRESSING:
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, toasted in a dry skillet over medium heat until
golden brown
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
SALAD TOPPINGS:
Chopped cilantro
11 ounce can mandarin oranges packed in water or 100% juice (rinse in water if packed in syrup)
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Baked or fried wonton strips
Sesame seeds

Steps:

  • CHICKEN: Whisk together chicken marinade ingredients, and marinate chicken for 15 minutes. Grill, or cook in a non-stick sprayed skillet until done, then let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Cut into slices. DRESSING: Bring vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan. Turn off the heat, then add in the sugar and stir until dissolved. Let cool. Combine with the rest of the dressing ingredients in a jar, and shake to combine. Divide lettuce and spinach between four plates. Top with sliced chicken, salad dressing, and toppings.

ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



Asian Sesame Chicken Salad image

When my friends and I meet for Sunday get-togethers, this is the one dish they always ask me to make. I don't mind since it travels well, is super easy to make, and absolutely delicious. -Stacy Reed, Gresham, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups torn romaine (about 1 small bunch)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 large cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 cup wonton strips
3/4 cup Asian toasted sesame salad dressing, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Just before serving, add wonton strips and drizzle with 1/4 cup dressing; toss to combine. Serve with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 519mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CRUNCHY ASIAN SESAME SALAD



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This salad is great. Light, crunchy and pleasantly nutty. After graduating from college this past May and being home looking for a job I got sick of eating the same things everyday so I threw this together for something lighter. I've included what I use below, but this salad lends itself to be pretty flexible. Would be great with sliced grilled chicken on top or shrimp might be good too, with a little squeeze of lime. One warning: this makes quite a lot of salad so unless you are feeding a crowd I wouldn't put the dressing on all of the salad at once... it won't keep (soggy lettuce, soggy crunchies, etc). A good solution would be to bag up single serving portions in ziplock baggies and then top with dressing and crunchies when ready to serve. You could even put them straight into the bag and shake to mix it up before putting on a plate.

Provided by Steph.K

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
1/2 head cabbage, chopped (regular)
1 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
1 1/4 cups shredded carrots (pre-shredded from the store for crunch. If unavailable, 3-4 carrots peeled and sliced into matchstic)
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
red bell pepper, sliced into thin matchsticks
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
chinese rice noodles (crunchy, like chow mien but thinner)
slivered almonds
toasted sesame seeds (we get these pretoasted in the store from the chinese food department)
kraft light toasted sesame dressing

Steps:

  • Combine lettuces, cabbage, carrots, peppers and onions with cheese in a large bowl and toss together.
  • When ready to serve, dish up a portion and add rice noodles, nuts and sesame to taste.
  • Top with dressing and enjoy!

ASIAN PEAR AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING



Asian Pear and Watercress Salad with Sesame Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Ginger     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Fall     Asian Pear     Watercress     Sesame     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For dressing
1 (1/2-inch-thick) slice peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup Asian sesame paste* or smooth peanut butter
3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil*
1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon Asian chile paste with garlic*
1/2 teaspoon salt
For salad
1 1/2 lb Asian pear (1 large or 2 medium)
4 cups trimmed watercress sprigs (from 2 bunches; 10 oz)
1 carrot, finely shredded
*Available at some Asian markets and by mail order from Ethnic Grocer (800-523-1961).

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Blend all dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  • Prepare salad:
  • Peel pear and cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick julienne, then transfer to a bowl.
  • Combine watercress and pear in a bowl, then season with salt and pepper and toss gently. Divide among plates, then drizzle with some dressing and sprinkle with carrot.

ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



Asian Sesame Chicken Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup peanut oil
2/3 cups sesame seeds
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, 5 to 6 ounces each, pounded evenly to about half their original thickness
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small head Chinese cabbage
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 lime
2 (8-ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts
6 scallions
1 medium red bell pepper
10 sprigs cilantro

Steps:

  • Put the peanut oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold all the chicken in 1 layer without crowding. Put the skillet over medium-low heat. Spread the sesame seeds on a pie plate or waxed paper. Season the breasts with salt and pepper and press into the sesame seeds to coat both sides evenly. Put in the skillet, raise the heat to medium-high, and cook for 5 minutes on each side, gently turning the breasts with a spatula, until the meat is firm and no pink shows in the middle. Reduce the heat if needed to prevent burning.
  • Meanwhile, trim the bottom 1/2-inch from the cabbage and remove any damaged or withered parts from the tops of the leaves. Cut crosswise into strips no more than 1/2-inch wide. Put into a salad spinner, fill with water, drain and spin the greens dry. Remove any excess moisture with paper towels.
  • Peel and halve the ginger. Drop down the chute of a food processor with the motor running and puree. Stop the motor and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the fish sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Juice the lime and add the juice to the ginger mixture. Process until the dressing is combined. Add salt to taste.
  • Open the can of water chestnuts and drain. Trim the scallions and cut the white and green parts crosswise into thin slices. Cut the top from the bell pepper. Stand it upright and cut down inside the four walls, separating them from the center core and seeds. Then cut the walls into thin strips. Coarsely chop the leaves from the cilantro sprigs.
  • Put the cabbage in a large mixing bowl. Add the water chestnuts, scallions, bell pepper, cilantro, and dressing. Toss well. Cut the cooked chicken into strips no more than 1/2-inch wide. Add to the salad and toss.

ASIAN CUCUMBER AND SESAME SALAD



Asian Cucumber and Sesame Salad image

I am still trying to find a recipe that comes close to the Shanghai Cucumber dish at PF Chang's. I just found this on another website and here is what the chef had to say: "I am experimenting with cucumbers since I ate this cucumber thing at PF Chang's. This one is better than the first one and as close as I have gotten to PF Chang's cucumber appetizer. When you have drained the sauce that they are marinating in, try to pour some of the sauce over brown rice. It is really good!"

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 1 large bowl, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 English cucumber
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons mirin
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Cut the cucumber lengthwise into 1/4-inch pieces and cut each piece in half then cut the halves lengthwise into thin strips.
  • Place them into a bowl and set aside.
  • Place the soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar and sugar into a small container with a secure lid.
  • Put the lid on and shake to create the vinaigrette dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the cucumber and toss to coat.
  • Cover and marinate for 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher the vegetables, the better the salad will taste. Look for crisp, brightly colored produce.
  • Use a variety of textures: This will make the salad more interesting to eat. Some good options include crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and soft avocado.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings: There are many different types of dressings that can be used on Asian sesame salads. Try a light vinaigrette, a creamy peanut sauce, or a sweet and sour dressing.
  • Make sure the dressing is well-balanced: The dressing should not be too sweet, too sour, or too salty. It should complement the flavors of the salad without overpowering them.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Asian sesame salads are best enjoyed fresh. The vegetables will start to wilt if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Asian sesame salads are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy fresh vegetables. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little experimentation, you can create a salad that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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