Spinach Salad & Grilled Red Onion Rings & Sesame Seeds

Ingredients

• 1 large red onion, cut into 12 rings (1/4-inch-thick)
• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 10 cups baby spinach leaves (about 10 ounces)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare grill.

2. 2

   Combine onion and 1/2 teaspoon oil, tossing to coat.

3. 3

   Arrange onion on a grill rack; grill 9 minutes or until browned and tender, turning frequently.

4. 4

   Combine remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, juice, soy sauce, and honey in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.

5. 5

   Place spinach in a large bowl; sprinkle with pepper and salt.

6. 6

   Add onions.

7. 7

   Drizzle oil mixture over spinach, tossing gently to coat.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with sesame seeds.