Spinach Mandarin Bowl

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 bunches fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 1/2 cups chicken breasts, shredded, cooked and chilled
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup radish, thinly sliced
• 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 lb bacon, fried and crumbled
• 1 cup crouton, toasted
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons salad oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Recipe

• 1 wash spinach leaves very well. drain stem. chill until ready to use.
• 2 toast sesame seeds in small skillet over meidum heat for 3 -4 minute or until golden brown. set aside.
• 3 place spinach inlarge wooden bowl. top with all remaining ingredients, except for toasted sesame seeds.
• 4 combine well soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, slad oil, sugar, black pepper and sesame seeds (better if done and put aside for 30 minute to blend flavors).
• 5 pour on dressing.
• 6 toss salad gently when serving.
• 7 garnish with toasted sesame seeds. serve on chilled plates.
• 8 good served with, hot rolls or french bread.