Tossed Greens with Sesame and Oranges

Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)

Prep time: 10 min.
Chilling time: 15 min.

Ingredients:

• 1 - can (11-ounces) mandarin orange segments
• 3 - Tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 - Tablespoon honey
• 1 - teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/8 - teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 5 - cups bite-size pieces lettuce
• 1 - cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3-ounces)
• 1 - cup canned bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
• 1/3 - cup sliced red onion
• 2 - teaspoons sesame seed, toasted

Directions:

1. Drain orange segments, reserving 2-Tablespoons liquid for dressing.
2. Place orange segments in shallow glass or plastic dish.
3. In tightly covered container, shake orange liquid, vinegar, honey, oil and cinnamon until well blended. Pour over oranges.
4. Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
5. In large bowl, toss lettuce, mushrooms, bean sprouts and onion.
6. Spoon oranges and dressing onto salad; toss lightly.
7. Sprinkle with sesame seed.

Alan's Kitchen Tip:

• To toast sesame seed, cook in an ungreased heavy skillet over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown.
• If you have only plain rice vinegar in your cupboard, you can �season� it with a pinch of sugar and salt and use it in place of the seasoned rice vinegar listed here.

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