⏱ 8 min total

Salad with Homemade Creamy Sesame Dressing

Name: Salad with Homemade Creamy Sesame Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Sesame seeds; ¼ tbsp Almond butter; ½ date, pitted Medjool dates; ¼ clove Garlic; ¼ cup Soymilk; ¼ tbsp Apple cider vinegar; 1 grapes European grapes; 1 ½ cup shredded Romaine lettuce; ½ cup cherry tomatoes Cherry tomatoes

Per 1 serving · 249 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

218

11%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
7.4g
13% of calories
Carbs
23g
40% of calories
Fat
12g
48% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Salad with Homemade Creamy Sesame Dressing (249 g) has 218 calories, with 7.4 g of protein, 23 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (48% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (21% DV), Vitamin A (41% DV) and Vitamin K (68% DV).

Per 100 g

87cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.4g

Net carbs

17g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

5.9g

14 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Dietary fiber21%
Vitamin A41%
Vitamin K68%
Thiamine21%
Riboflavin (B2)21%
Vitamin B623%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin C15%
Vitamin E11%
Niacin13%
Potassium14%
Zinc18%
Selenium15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 3 min

1
Lightly toast the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat for 3 minutes, shaking the pan frequently to prevent burning.
2
In a high-powered blender, combine the toasted sesame seeds, almond butter, dates, garlic, soymilk, apple cider vinegar, and grapes. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3
Serve the creamy sesame dressing over the shredded lettuce and top with cherry tomatoes.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (249 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	373 μg	41%
Vitamin C	13 mg	15%
Vitamin D	1 μg	4%
Vitamin E	2 mg	11%
Vitamin K	81 μg	68%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	21%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	21%
Niacin	2 mg	13%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	23%
Folate (B9)	134 μg	34%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	22%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	7%
Choline	35 mg	6%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	305 mg	30%
Iron	4 mg	50%
Potassium	638 mg	14%
Magnesium	109 mg	26%
Phosphorus	209 mg	30%
Zinc	2 mg	18%
Copper	1 mg	108%
Manganese	1 mg	35%
Selenium	8 μg	15%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	75 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	4,034 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	6 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	6 g	—
Glutamic acid	2 g	—
Glycine	0.3 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.3 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.4 g	—
Lycopene	1,917 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.3 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	5 g	—
Proline	0.3 g	—
Retinol	33 μg	—
Serine	0.3 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	1 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 218 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

41min
Walking (3.5 mph)
26min
Cycling (moderate)
18min
Running (6 mph)
31min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Salad with Homemade Creamy Sesame Dressing?

One serving of Salad with Homemade Creamy Sesame Dressing (1 serving) has 218 calories, which works out to 87 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Salad with Homemade Creamy Sesame Dressing high in protein?

Not especially. It has 7.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 13% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Salad with Homemade Creamy Sesame Dressing keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 17 g of net carbs and 40% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Salad with Homemade Creamy Sesame Dressing?

41 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Salad with Homemade Creamy Sesame Dressing?

14 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (249 g)

Calories218

% Daily Value*

Total fat 12g	16%
Saturated fat 1.6g	8%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 41mg	2%
Total carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary fiber 5.9g	21%
Total sugars 14g
Protein 7.4g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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