19 Asian Salad Bowl Ideas With Sesame
Asian-inspired salad bowls with sesame bring together crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and the nutty aroma of sesame seeds or oil. They’re light yet full of character, often balancing sweet, savory, and tangy notes in every bite.
Textures play a big role: crunchy greens, tender noodles, and perhaps a sprinkle of toasted seeds for depth. These Asian salad bowl ideas are refreshing enough for warm weather but substantial enough to feel like a complete meal. They’re a celebration of bold flavors and simple preparation, proving that healthy eating can be vibrant, satisfying, and packed with personality.
Falafel Salad Bowl
This falafel salad bowl is a healthy, filling, and protein-packed meal that can be prepared ahead of time.
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Healthy Bonus Tip: If you want falafel without frying them in unhealthy oils, try this crispy air fryer falafel recipe.
Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad
This light and refreshing crunchy quinoa salad is served with a flavorful creamy peanut dressing. Naturally vegan, healthy, and utterly delicious!
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Vietnamese Chicken Saladga Xe Phay
Vietnamese Chicken Salad (Ga Xe Phay) – This chicken salad is very healthy and herbaceous with a dairy-free dressing.
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Sesame Soba Noodle Salad
This DELICIOUS super saucy sesame soba noodle salad can be ready in just 15 minutes. It’s a favorite for busy weeknights and meal prep, and it’s simple to customize to whatever you have in the fridge. Additionally, it is gluten-free and vegan.
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Sesame Tofu Salad
This is one of the most delicious vegan salads we have ever made! This simple vegan dinner recipe is packed with flavorful whole foods.
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Japanese Salad Bowl
A colorful salad bowl with noodles, carrots, edamame, and a Japanese-inspired Carrot Ginger Dressing.
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Easy Deconstructed Sushi Salad Bowl
Sushi salad is a fun variation on the deconstructed sushi roll. Your favorite sushi ingredients in a simple rice bowl topped with sushi dressing.
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Warm Roasted Veggie Quinoa Salad With Creamy Sesame Dressing
This warm quinoa salad with roasted vegetables, kale, and a creamy toasted sesame dressing will become your new favorite salad!
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We’ve got a delicious pumpkin herb quinoa recipe as well.
Spicy Thai Mango Salad
Unripe green mango, crisp bean sprouts, crunchy carrots, and sweet red peppers make up this refreshing Spicy Thai Mango Salad.
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Got ripe mango leftovers? Make some dehydrated mango snacks!
Easy Thai Beef Salad
Discover an easy Thai beef salad that is both simple to prepare and will transport you to Thailand with its vibrant, fresh flavors!
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Sushi Salad Deconstructed Sushi Bowl
Enjoy the fresh flavors of Japan with a stunning sushi salad. A nutritious and satisfying meal packed with vegetables, protein, and sushi rice.
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Chinese Chicken Salad
Chinese chicken salad is a tasty way to get a nutritious meal on the table. It’s great for lunch or dinner and packed with flavor.
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Vietnamese Beef Salad
This Vietnamese Beef Salad takes 15 minutes to prepare and features simple ingredients, plenty of color, crunch, flavor, and a zingy homemade dressing.
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Cold Thai Noodle Salad
Cold Thai Glass Noodle Salad combines glass noodles and fresh vegetables in a peanut sauce for a delicious Asian-inspired salad.
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Bun Bo Xao Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad
Bun Bo Xao: Enjoy the perfect balance of flavors with fragrant lemongrass beef served over rice noodles with a medley of herbs and a tangy fish sauce dressing.
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Tofu Avocado Salad With Creamy Sesame Dressing
Tofu and avocado salad with homemade creamy sesame dressing. It’s a tasty and nutritious vegan salad that comes together in 15 minutes!
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Kale Salad With Sesame Lime Dressing
This vegan Massaged Kale Salad with Sesame Lime Dressing is a simple, satisfying, no-cook side dish with bold flavor.
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Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad Pai Huang Gua
This Chinese smashed cucumber salad is so simple. There is no cooking required, and it takes only 15 minutes. Punchy and refreshing. Ideal for any meal!
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Carrot Salad With Sesame Maple Vinaigrette
This unique Sesame Maple Carrot Salad is crunchy, fresh, and flavorful, and it transforms a few simple ingredients into a quick side dish or starter.
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