Sesame Spinach And Beet Salad Food

BEET SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Place beets in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Cool; peel and cut into 1/4-in. strips., In a small bowl, whisk vinegar and mustard until blended; gradually whisk in oil. Add the sugar, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the beets, onions, mint and 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, orange sections, beet mixture and remaining vinaigrette; toss. Top with raspberries. Serve immediately.

COOKED SPINACH SALAD WITH SOY AND SESAME

Steps:

• Wilt, drain, and squeeze dry the spinach. Chop the spinach into large, uneven pieces.
• Place the garlic, scallions, vinegar, soy sauce, and oil in a large bowl and whisk thoroughly to combne. Add the spinach and toss to evenly coat the leaves. Season with a good squeeze of lemon juice and salt and pepper; taste and adjust the seasoning.
• To serve, divide the salad among four bowls and sprinkle each with a portion of toasted sesame seeds.
• Note: To toast the sesame seeds, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Scatter the seeds on a baking shseet and bake until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.

SPINACH WITH SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Heat a saute pan over medium heat. Add the spinach, oil, sugar and soy sauce. Cook the spinach, stirring, until the leaves are just wilted, about 3 minutes. Spread the spinach out flat on a plate to cool quickly in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. (This will keep it a vivid green.)
• When the spinach is cool, taste and correct seasoning. Pile in a bowl and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

SESAME SPINACH AND BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Discard stems from spinach. Stack leaves and cut into 1/3-inch strips. Peel beets and with a sharp thin knife or a mandoline slice very thin. Cut beet slices into fine julienne strips and transfer to a bowl with spinach.
• In a small bowl stir together vinegar, soy sauce, oil, and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
• Toss spinach and beets with vinaigrette and garnish with sesame seeds.

SPINACH SALAD WITH BEETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Remove beet greens and discard. Place beets in baking dish with 1/4 cup water. Cover and bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool and then peel beets. Cool and then cut into 1/2 inch wedges.
• In a jar or small bowl whisk together 4 teaspoons vinegar, garlic, oil and salt and pepper.
• In bowl toss together beets and red onion with half the dressing.
• In a large salad bowl toss spinach with remaining dressing. Top with beets and onions. Toss. Crumble the feta over all. Toss.

SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the spinach and strawberries.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. Pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat.

SESAME BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Cut leaves from beets leaving about an inch.
• Scrub beets and place in pot of water.
• Boil, then lower heat andcook about 30-45 minute.
• Drain and rinse with cold water so you can slip off the skins.
• Slice beets and toss with other ingredients.

SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH BEETROOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the walnuts and sugar until walnuts are lightly browned and sugar is caramelized. Thoroughly coat the walnuts with the sugar.
• In a blender or food processor, blend the beets with cider vinegar, bouillon granules, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper. Gradually blend in the oil.
• In a large bowl, toss together the sugar-coated walnuts and spinach. Before serving, drizzle with the blended beat mixture, toss, and sprinkle with goat cheese.

SESAME SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss the spinach, tomatoes, avocados, shrimp, mushrooms, eggs and sesame seeds. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

BEET AND CARROT SALAD WITH CORIANDER AND SESAME SALT

Steps:

• Whisk shallot, vinegar, orange juice, miso, ginger, and orange peel in medium bowl. Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Gradually whisk in oil.
• Toast coriander seeds in small skillet over medium heat until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Cool. Transfer to spice mill; process until coarsely ground. Add sesame seeds to same skillet. Toast over medium heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt; stir 30 seconds. Transfer sesame salt to small bowl and cool. DO AHEAD: Dressing and toasted spices can be made 1 day ahead.
• Cover and chill dressing. Store toasted coriander and sesame salt in separate airtight containers at room temperature.
• Using shredding disc on processor or a box grater, coarsely grate beets and carrots. Transfer vegetables to large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat lightly. Add coriander and 1 tablespoon sesame salt. Toss to coat. Let marinate at room temperature 30 minutes. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
• Toss salad, adding additional dressing, if desired. Sprinkle with remaining sesame salt and serve.