Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Asian Wonton Salad

Can it still be considered a "family favorite" if half the family didn't like it? I think so. I had no idea my husband didn't like Chinese food. Anyway, I loved the salad and my husband graciously tolerated it for a few nights (I thought he loved it too, so I made LOTS), so I think it's worthy of a post.

Asian Wonton Salad

romaine lettuce (iceberg is fine, too)
cabbage (I used green cabbage, but purple would be delicious)
carrots, shredded
jicama, cut into matchsticks
wontons, cut in half, then in thirds and deep-fried
rotisserie chicken, cubed

*Dressing:
2/3 cups rice vinegar
1 cup oil
2 Tbsp. sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 cup sugar
2-3 Tbsp. sesame seeds

Cucumbers, onions and tomatoes could all be added, if desired. Throw everything in a bowl and toss with dressing.

*As written, this make A LOT of dressing! Unless you're serving a [BIG] crowd, I'd scale it down. Also, make sure your sesame seeds are fresh; otherwise, the salad will have a bitter taste. Finally, I read at least a dozen dressing recipes looking for the perfect one, and I'm sorry to say I have no idea where this one came from.

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