ASIAN SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES AND ALMONDS

By PamCallan

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped shallots
• 2 Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. water
• 2 tsp. chopped ginger
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 , 6 oz. bag baby spinach leaves
• 1 , 15 oz. can mandarin oranges, juice packed, drained
• 1/2 red pepper, julienned finely

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk shallots, rice vinegar, olive oil, water, ginger, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in small bowl. Set aside.
Toast almonds in small sauté pan until just golden, remove from heat, set aside.
Place spinach, mandarin oranges, and red pepper slices in salad bowl.
Toss with dressing just before serving, garnish with toasted almonds