Traditional Chinese Salad
A versatile salad full of crunchy textures, bright colors, and oriental flavors.
Equipment
- food processor (optional)
Ingredients
Dressing
- ¼ cup soy sauce dark
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp ginger root minced
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 2 tbsp sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp Purely Seasoning's Original Seasoned Salt
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
- ¼ cup dry sherry or vermouth
- 2 – 3 green onions & tops sliced
- ¼ cup sesame oil dark
- ½ cup good salad oil (i.e. extra virgin olive or avocado)
- ½ cup sesame seeds toasted & processed in food processor to release flavor (optional)
Salad
- Combine a variety of crisp greens: Lettuces, endives, bok choy, Chinese cabbage, green onions, radicchio, parsley, coriander, etc.
- 1 package wonton wrappers sliced in 1/4 – 1/2 – inch strips, deep fried, drained, seasoned with seasoned salt and set aside. Store in airtight container for up to a week. (Can substitute with store bought wonton strips.)
- To make a main dish, add shredded chicken or tofu.
Instructions
Dressing
- Whisk together dressing ingredients, except sesame seeds. Dressing keeps very well and benefits by standing overnight. Vary above amounts to taste.
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