Spinach Salad

Ingredients

Salad

• 6 ounces baby spinach leaves
• 1-2 medium carrots (grated or julienned, about 1 cup)
• 1/2 cucumber, peeled and sliced (seeding optional)
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed (white, black, any combination)
• 1 cup grape tomatoes (optional)

Sesame-Ginger Dressing

• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1-3 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1-2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender, food processor or covered cruet and process or shake well until blended (I let my blender mince garlic I had sliced).

2. 2

   Combine salad ingredients except for sesame seeds into a large bowl. Toss well with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.