Asian Wonton Salad Recipes

CRISPY WONTON CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sesame oil, peach preserves, mayonnaise, soy sauce, chili powder and onion powder, and season to taste with salt.
• Prepare the salad: Add the chicken to the dressing and toss.
• To fry the wonton wrappers, cut the squares into 1/2-inch strips, then cut those strips in half crosswise to shorten them. In a medium saucepan, heat an inch of oil over medium to 350 degrees, or until a wonton strip immediately bubbles when added. Carefully add the wonton strips to the hot oil and, stirring constantly with a slotted spoon, fry until puffy and golden, 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Transfer the crispy wontons to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
• Assemble the salad: Add the chopped romaine, scallions, cilantro, mint and half of the fried wontons to the bowl with the dressed chicken, and toss to combine. Season with salt as needed. Top with the remaining fried wontons and serve immediately.

ASIAN SALAD CUPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. To make Cups, brush one side of 1 wonton skin with olive oil. With bottom of small drinking glass, press wonton skin, oil side down, into ungreased regular-size muffin cup. Repeat with remaining wonton skins. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until brown. Remove from muffin cups to cooling rack.
• In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add ramen noodles, almonds, sunflower nuts and sesame seed; cook, stirring frequently, until brown. Remove from skillet to small bowl; cool completely.
• Shred cabbage; place in large bowl. Add green onions to cooled noodle mixture; stir. Sprinkle over cabbage.
• In small bowl, beat sugar and vinegar with whisk until dissolved. Beat in soy sauce. Add oil; beat until well combined. Add Dressing to Salad; toss.
• Fill cooled cups with salad. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRISPY WONTONS

Steps:

• Lightly spritz both sides of wonton strips with cooking spray; place on a baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn strips over; broil 2-3 minutes longer or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool., For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, canola oil, sesame oil, sugar, salt and pepper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, chicken, peppers and tomatoes. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Top with wonton strips.