Sesame Spinach Salad with Mangoes or Strawberries

One bag baby spinach
1-2 mangoes, cubed
or 6-12 strawberries sliced

Dressing
1/3-1/2cup olive oil
1-2 tbsp. sesame oil
1-2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1-2 tbsp. maple syrup
Handful of lightly toasted sesame seeds

Toast sesame seeds while mixing the rest of the ingredients together for dressing. Make sure you keep an eye on them as they burn quickly. When sesame seeds are toasted and still hot pour them into dressing so the seeds pop and sizzle, infusing flavors. Toss dressing with spinach and fruit and enjoy!

Thanks Darlene for your old family recipe!

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