1 lb. fresh spinach
1 c. bean sprouts
1 c. sliced mushrooms
1 sm. can sliced water chestnuts or fresh zucchini
1 1/2 tbsp. sesame seeds

DRESSING:

1/2 c. salad oil
1/4 c. soy sauce
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. sugar or honey
1 1/2 b tbsp. minced onion or chives
1/2 tsp. pepper

Wash and drain spinach leaves. Tear into bite-sized pieces; set aside. Cover bean sprouts with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes; drain. Slice mushrooms. If using fresh zucchini slice into small pieces.

Combine spinach, bean sprouts, mushrooms and water chestnuts or fresh zucchini. Refrigerate. Mix salad dressing and place in refrigerator. When ready to serve toss salad ingredients with sesame seeds and then add dressing.