Spinach Salad with Hot Sesame Dressing

By Grammie926

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) spinach, rinsed, drained, trimmed and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup (250 mL) sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup (250 mL) bean sprouts
• 1/2 (1/2) small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
• 2 tsp (10 mL) Crisco® Canola Oil
• 2 tsp (10 mL) sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) Crisco Canola Oil
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) cider vinegar
• 2 tsp (10 mL) sugar
• 1 tsp (5 mL) soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic salt
• 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Toss spinach, mushrooms, bean sprouts and onion in large salad bowl.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons (10 mL) oil in small skillet. Add sesame seeds. Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until sesame seeds are golden brown. Cool slightly.
3. Stir in 1/4 cup (50 mL) oil and remaining ingredients. Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Pour over salad. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.