Best Sesame Beet Salad Recipes

Beet and Carrot Salad with Coriander and Sesame Salt image

Provided by Molly Stevens

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon white miso (fermented soybean paste)
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
4 2-inch-diameter red beets, peeled
1 pound carrots, peeled
Ingredient info: White miso (also known as shiro miso) is available in the refrigerated Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at a natural food stores and Japanese markets

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.

Sesame Spinach and Beet Salad image

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch spinach (about 3/4 pound)
2 medium beets (about 10 ounces)
4 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Garnish: toasted sesame seeds

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.

Beet Salad with Miso and Black Sesame image

Provided by Dawn Perry

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 small beets (about 1 pound), preferably golden, scrubbed, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup white miso
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 bunch watercress, trimmed
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds or toasted white sesame seeds

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 4 beets on a large piece of foil and rub with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper and close up foil around beets. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until tender, 30-40 minutes. Unwrap beets and let cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1/2" wedges.
Meanwhile, whisk miso, vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Set dressing aside.
Thinly slice remaining 2 raw beets on a mandoline. Arrange watercress and roasted and raw beets on a platter and drizzle with reserved dressing; top with sesame seeds.
DO AHEAD: Beets can be roasted 2 days ahead. Cover separately and chill.

Sesame Beet Salad image

Provided by cookalot 2

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb beet
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 -2 tablespoon cider vinegar or 1 -2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons minced onions or 2 tablespoons scallions
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper