Aunt Ernestines Oriental Salad Recipes

CRUNCHY CHINESE SALAD

Steps:

• First mix cabbage and onions in a large bowl, set aside.
• Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Break noodles in small pieces and brown along with sesame seeds and almonds. Cool and drain on paper towels.
• To make dressing, mix together all ingredients and microwave to dissolve the sugar. Let cool (about 20 minutes) before serving. Dressing can be made a day ahead of time.
• Toss together all salad ingredients and add dressing, just before serving.

BEST ORIENTAL SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Chop green onions and add to coleslaw mix. Chill.
• 2. Break up the ramen noodles and brown in 3-4 tbsp of butter. Add sesame seeds and almonds to toast. Set aside to cool.
• 3. Mix soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, & oil in sauce pan and bring to boil. Boil for 1-2 minutes, or until the sugar has completely dissolved. Place in separate container and chill.
• 4. Just before serving add the toasted noodle mix and the dressing to the coleslaw mix.

ORIENTAL SALAD

Steps:

• Mix cabbage, bean sprouts and onions in large bowl.
• In small bowl or dressing container, combine dressing ingredients. Mix well.
• Half an hour before serving add seeds and noodles.
• Ten minutes before serving add dressing.
• Stir to coat.
• Enjoy!

BEST ORIENTAL SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in blender and blend at medium speed 3-4 seconds until celery is finely grated.
• This can be served immediately, but the flavors will blend better if refrigerated about an hour before serving.
• The fewer substitutions you have to make, the better, of course, but I've used each of these at one time or other, and still been happy with the results. Send me any other substitutions you've tried!

ARGENTINEAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook peeled potatoes until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, and cube.
• Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, and immediately remove from heat. Cover pan, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water and allow to cool. Peel and chop the eggs, and toss together with the potatoes and vegetables in a large mixing or serving bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground mustard, lemon juice, dill weed, and green olives. Stir to blend. Pour dressing over the potato mixture, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.

AUNT ERNESTINE'S ORIENTAL SALAD

Steps:

• Shred cabbage.
• Toast sesame seeds and almonds.
• Break noodles uncooked into little pieces.
• Chopp green onions.
• Toss together.
• Mix dressing.
• Just before serving add dressing:.