Crafts

Monday, February 28, 2011

Asian Spinach Salad with Orange and Avocado

Makes 4 servings. Recipe from Bon Appetit.

Ingredients:


2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon (generous) Asian sesame oil (I used about 1/2 teaspoon)                                                       

1 navel orange
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach leaves
1 Pinkerton or Fuerte avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch wedges


Directions:


Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.

Cut off peel and white pith from orange. Cut orange into 1/3-inch rounds; cut rounds crosswise in half. Add spinach to dressing; toss to coat. Add avocado and orange; toss gently.
I garnished it with roasted sesame seeds and black sesame seeds.