Spinach-and-Orange Salad with Almonds and Honey-Sesame Dressing

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 5 oz. baby spinach (6 cups)
• 2 large oranges
• peeled and sectioned
• 1 Tbs. sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 Tbs. rice vinegar
• 2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 3 Tbs. vegetable oil
• 1 Tbs. dark sesame oil

Instructions

1. To make Salad: Toast almonds in dry skillet over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, or until light brown.
2. Cool.
3. Arrange spinach on a platter, and top with orange sections and almonds.
4. To make Honey-Sesame Dressing: Blend honey, vinegar, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in food processor.
5. Pour in vegetable oil and sesame oil, and blend until smooth.
6. Drizzle 1/4 cup Honey-Sesame Dressing over salad, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.