Spinach-and-Orange Salad with Almonds and Honey-Sesame Dressing

This salad is really all about the dressing! I used clementine oranges instead of large oranges, they worked great. The dressing was used for dipping and even on the brown rice. We served this at Jessica and Eric's baby shower....

Ingredients:
Serves 4

Salad
* 1/4 cup slivered almonds
* 5 oz. baby spinach (6 cups)
* 2 large oranges, peeled and sectioned
* 1 Tbs. sesame seeds
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Honey-Sesame Dressing
* 1/4 cup honey
* 2 Tbs. rice vinegar
* 2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
* 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
* 3 Tbs. vegetable oil
* 1 Tbs. dark sesame oil


The Asian-flavored dressing for this salad also makes a great dip for raw veggies, spring rolls, and dumplings.
Directions

1. To make Salad: Toast almonds in dry skillet over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, or until light brown. Cool.
2. Arrange spinach on a platter, and top with orange sections and almonds.
3. To make Honey-Sesame Dressing: Blend honey, vinegar, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in food processor. Pour in vegetable oil and sesame oil, and blend until smooth. Drizzle 1/4 cup Honey-Sesame Dressing over salad, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.