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Spinach and Sesame Salad

Source: dLife

This delicious variation on spinach salad with sesame seeds, sesame paste and oil.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	44.9

Total Carbs	3.3 g

Dietary Fiber	0.9 g

Sugars	1.2 g

Total Fat	2.9 g

Saturated Fat	0.3 g

Unsaturated Fat	1.0 g

Potassium	199.4 mg

Protein	2.2 g

Sodium	155.6 mg

Dietary Exchanges 2.9 Fat, 0.4 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits, 0.0 Starch, 0.0 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

0.5
0 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth 1.0
1 tbsp sesame seeds 1.0
1 tbsp tahini 1.0
1 tsp toasted sesame oil 1.5
1 1/2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce 1.0
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1.0
1 tsp fresh ginger root 1.0
1 lb fresh spinach leaves 0.25
0 1/4 lb fresh mushroom slices 1.0
1 each large tomato 0.125
0.125 tsp salt 1.0
1 pinch black pepper

Directions

In small saucepan, bring broth to boil, reducing to 2 tablespoons (approximately 7 minutes).
While broth is reducing, toast sesame seeds in small heavy bottomed skillet over medium low heat approximately 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Set aside.
In small bowl, whisk tahini and sesame oil.
Add reduced broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, and ginger. Whisk to combine.
In large salad bowl, combine spinach, mushrooms, and tomato.
Add dressing, salt and pepper, to taste, and toss well. Scatter toasted sesame seeds over salad and serve.