Mandarin Spinach Bowl

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

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

Recipe

• 1 mandarin dressing:.
• 2 set aside to blend flavors.
• 3 i don't live where bagged spinach is available, so am forced to use fresh. if you can buy bagged, buy bagged!
• 4 place the spinach in a large wooden bowl.
• 5 top with remaining ingredients, except for the sesame seeds.
• 6 pour on the dressing.
• 7 toss salad gently when serving.
• 8 garnish with sesame seeds.
• 9 serve on chilled plates with hot rolls or french bread.