Spinach Salad with Japanese Ginger Dressing

We have been enjoying our salads this hot, humid summer. We liked this one a lot. We also added nuts and some Chinese noodles for crunch.

 Spinach Salad with Japanese Ginger Dressing

3 tablespoons minced onion
3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
10 ounces fresh spinach, (see Note)
1 large carrot, grated
1 medium red bell pepper, very thinly sliced


Combine onion, oil, vinegar, ginger, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender. Process until combined
Toss spinach, carrot and bell pepper with the dressing in a large bowl until evenly coated.