23 sesame seed salad recipes

Cucumber and sesame seed salad with a warm turmeric-vinegar dressing, toasted sesame seeds, and golden garlic. A Southeast Asian-inspired side served warm or cold.

Asian Style Grilled Scallops with Somen Noodle Salad and Cilantro Vinaigrette

Garlic lovers rejoice! In this green salad recipe, roasted asparagus along with the garlic studded soy/lime based dressing has multiple levels of flavor to savor. Enjoy!

Tropical fruit salad dressed with its own syrup, lime zest, and fresh lime juice. No oil, no fuss, with optional candied ginger or poppy seeds for texture.

Mixed greens tossed in a honey mint vinaigrette with poppy seeds, topped with sliced carrots and toasted sesame seeds. The dressing recipe makes a double batch so you can refrigerate half for later.

A no-cook Chinese chicken pita sandwich stuffed with chopped chicken, fresh bean sprouts, scallions, and sesame seeds with a soy-ginger dressing. The perfect packed lunch ready in 5 minutes.

Edamame, carrot, and avocado salad tossed in a bright orange-lime and ginger-sesame dressing with black sesame seeds and cilantro. A fresh, protein-rich vegan, gluten-free side.

A crisp, crunchy Asian-style salad with julienned radishes, cucumber, toasted sesame seeds, and a tangy soy-ginger dressing. Light, refreshing, and ready in under 30 minutes. A low-calorie side dish that packs serious flavor.

Homemade all-purpose seasoning blend with parmesan, sesame seeds, paprika, and poppy seeds. Shake it on fish, meat, vegetables, or salads for instant savory depth.

Roasted broccoli sesame salad tossed in a soy, rice vinegar, and sesame oil dressing with toasted sesame seeds. Served warm or at room temperature.

Chinese cold jellyfish salad tossed with shredded rainbow vegetables, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds. A banquet-style appetizer famous for its crunchy texture and minimalist dressing.

Sesame spinach salad dressed with walnut oil, sesame oil, and reduced-sodium soy sauce, topped with sliced mushrooms and toasted sesame seeds. A light, nutty Asian-style side.

Sesame meal made from ground sesame seeds and sea salt. A nutty, two-ingredient condiment for salads, casseroles, and roasted vegetables.

Spicy Thai-inspired soba noodle salad with bell peppers, scallions, and sesame seeds in a hot sesame oil and rice vinegar dressing. Served cold and full of crunch.

Korean-style cucumber salad (oi-muchim) with sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, cayenne, and lemon juice. Crisp, spicy, and refreshing as a banchan side dish.

Spicy Thai cold pasta salad with red and green bell peppers, scallions, and toasted black sesame seeds in a hot sesame oil, brown rice vinegar, and mirin dressing. A fast vegetarian potluck salad served chilled.