Best Chinese Spring Salad Recipes

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Provided by Tiffany Whittaker

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 20

SALAD
2 oz bean thread, mung bean noodles
3 c shredded napa cabbage
1 c torn watercress
1 large carrot cut into matchstick thin strips
1/2 c seedless cucumber, cut into matchstick thin strips
1/2 c red bell pepper, cut into matchstick thin strips
1 large green onion, minced
1 c chopped baby corn
2 Tbsp snipped cilantro
2 Tbsp snipped mint
DRESSING
1 Tbsp sesame oil (gluten free option or use gluten free soy)
2 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp soy sauce (make sure its gluten free soy sauce)
1 tsp minced ginger root
1 large clove garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp lime zest
garnish- black sesame seeds

Steps:

1. Soak the bean threads in warm water to cover for 10 minutes or till pliable. Drain, then cook in boiling water till the noodles expand and appear glasslike, 1-2 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again. Cut into 4-inch lengths. Place in a large bowl along with the rest of the salad ingredients. In a small bowl whisk together the ingredients for the dressing till well combined; toss with the salad to evenly coat. Garnish with sesame seeds.

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Provided by TishT

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon chile sauce with garlic
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
8 cups red romaine lettuce or 8 cups lettuce, torn
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 cup sugar snap pea
1 cup carrot, julienned
1/2 red bell pepper, julienned
3 slices red onions, thin,separated into rings

Steps:

In small bowl, whisk together ginger, orange peel, orange juice, ketchup, soy sauce and chile sauce.
Slowly whisk in canola oil and sesame oil.
In large bowl, toss lettuce with half of the dressing; arrange on platter.
Sprinkle with chicken, peas, carrots, red bell pepper and onion; drizzle with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.7, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 244.5, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 2.8