This simple spinach arugula salad has fresh leaves, ribboned carrots, cherry tomatoes, and avocado slices. It is drizzled with umami rich Asian style sesame dressing!
This salad is light and easy, yet packed full of delicious flavors. The peppery taste of the arugula and tender baby spinach go so well together, along with the creamy avocado and crunchy carrots.
The dressing is primarily made with tahini paste, sesame oil, and fish sauce. It is packed with umami with the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.
Enjoy this gorgeous salad on its own, or pair up with any kind of meal!
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Ingredients for this recipe
Dressing:
- Tahini
- Sesame oil
- Honey
- Fish sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Water
- Ground pepper
Salad:
- Baby arugula
- Baby spinach
- Carrot - Peeled into ribbons
- Cherry tomato - Halved
- Avocado - Thinly sliced
Toppings:
- Cilantro leaves
- Roasted white sesame
How to make spinach arugula salad
Step 1. Make the dressing by combining all dressing ingredients together in a bowl.
Step 2. On a large plate, arrange arugula and spinach evenly.
Step 3. Arrange carrots, cherry tomatoes, and avocado over the leaves. Top with cilantro and sesame. Drizzle the sesame dressing.
Tips
- To avoid the salad getting soggy, drizzle the dressing over the salad right before serving.
- You can also switch out the sesame topping to crushed nuts such as cashew or peanuts!
FAQ
You can make the sesame dressing up to one week in advance. Cover tightly and keep refrigerated.
You can keep the leftover spinach arugula salad in the fridge for up to one additional day. If it is already dressed, the leaves will wilt but it will still be tasty!
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Recipe
Spinach Arugula Salad with Asian Sesame Dressing
Ingredients
For dressing
- 1 tablespoon tahini paste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- Ground pepper to taste
For salad
- 2 cups baby arugula packed
- 2 cups baby spinach packed
- 1 small carrot peeled into ribbons
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 large avocado thinly sliced
For toppings
- Cilantro leaves
- Roasted white sesame
Instructions
- Make the dressing by combining all dressing ingredients together in a bowl.
- On a large plate, arrange arugula and spinach evenly.
- Arrange carrots, cherry tomatoes, and avocado over the leaves. Top with cilantro and sesame. Drizzle the sesame dressing.
Nutrition
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