Spicy Oriental Spinach Salad

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 40 Minutes

Servings: 10

I have taken this to many potlucks and am always asked for the recipe. I like to make the dressing sometimes to serve on a regular tossed salad.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup vegetable oil or 1/2 cup canola oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 1/2 tablespoons minced onions

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 lb fresh spinach, washed and torn

1 cup fresh bean sprouts or 1 can bean sprouts

1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and rinsed

1 cup fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced thin

1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/3 cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted

tomato, cut-up (optional)

Directions:

1. Make the dressing at least a few hours in advance to meld the flavors.
2. Combine all the dressing ingredients and mix well.
3. Refrigerate.
4. Pour boiling water over the bean sprouts;let stand a few minutes and drain.
5. Mix all the salad ingredients together and chill until serving.
6. Just before serving, toss with dressing.

By RecipeOfHealth.com