Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Sesame Dressing

This is a lovely summer salad. Make the dressing a day ahead to allow the flavors to marry.















Mix the following ingredients in a jar:

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic flakes
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  

Close jar with lid and shake. Taste and modify if needed.

Refrigerate until needed. (dressing may thicken, but if you leave dressing out on the counter the oil will thin as it comes to room temperature)

Save 2-3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds for garnish.















Wash baby spinach leaves and dry in salad spinner. Place portion of leaves in serving dish. Top with sliced green onion and sliced strawberries. Snap peas and diced sweet red pepper are nice for color and flavor. (Also nice on this salad is cooked bacon, sliced button mushrooms, and diced hard boiled eggs.)

Drizzle your sesame dressing over all and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Enjoy!