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
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
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
Saved this — making it again next week.