Sesame Spinach Salad (P1)

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Registered: 04-01-2005
Sesame Spinach Salad (P1)
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Tue, 07-10-2007 - 8:10am
Spinach Salad with Grilled Red Onion Rings and Sesame Vinaigrette
Ingredients

1 large red onion, cut crosswise into 12 (1/4-inch-thick) rings (about 10 ounces)
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey - substitute 1 packet Splenda
10 cup baby spinach leaves (about 10 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted



PreparationPrepare grill.

Combine onion and 1/2 teaspoon oil, tossing to coat. Arrange onion on a grill rack; grill 9 minutes or until browned and tender, turning frequently.

Combine remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, juice, soy sauce, and honey in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.

Place spinach in a large bowl; sprinkle with pepper and salt. Add onions. Drizzle oil mixture over spinach, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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Registered: 06-25-2001
Tue, 07-10-2007 - 10:02am
This sounds delicious...I will try to make it sometime this week!

 

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Registered: 04-01-2005
Tue, 07-10-2007 - 10:07am

I made it last night and it was a delicious twist on traditional spinach salad. I made lots of red onions on the grill so I can have the salad again during the week.


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