Oriental Chicken and Spinach Salad

An easy to make Oriental dressing adds flavor appeal to a colorful blend of spinach, chicken, mandarin oranges and almonds. Use bagged spinach for added ease in preparation.

Ingredients

DRESSING:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1-1/2 tablespoons Equal® Spoonful or Granulated*
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
3/4 teaspoon grated gingerroot

SALAD:
1 (6 oz.) bag baby spinach leaves
2 cups cooked cubed chicken breast
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

* May substitute 2-1/4 packets Equal sweetener

Preparation

For Dressing, whisk all ingredients until combined. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
For Salad, gently toss all ingredients in large salad bowl. Add dressing and toss to combine.