There are so many smells I love in the kitchen — homemade bread, freshly cut pineapple, any sort of roasting garlic — mmm, the list goes on and on… But if I were ever forced to pick an absolute favorite, there would be no contest. My answer would be two simple words:
Sesame oil.
My heart may or may not skip a little beat each time I get to reach in the cabinet for that fabulous little bottle of goodness. :) It’s divine!!
Thus, to offer a slight alternative on the standard balsamic and strawberry salad, I recommend this little gem of a recipe. It’s great for fruity salads, marinades, and whatever else you can dream up. And its delightfulness is, of course, all due to the you-know-what. Enjoy!!
Sesame Strawberry Salad
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 -6 servings 1x
Description
You will love this easy and delicious summery salad!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 bunches fresh spinach – chopped, washed and dried
- 1 pint strawberries, halved
Instructions
- Whisk together the sugar, sesame seeds, sesame oil, poppy seeds, dried onion, paprika, oil and vinegar.
- Refrigerate until chilled.
- In a salad bowl, combine the spinach and strawberries. Drizzle with dressing, toss lightly and serve.
Notes
Adapted from All Recipes
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