Low Fat Asian Salad Recipes

RAMEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing: Combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce in a jar and shake until the sugar has dissolved.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. While the butter is melting, crush the ramen noodles while still inside the package. Remove the seasoning packet and throw away (or set aside for later use). Add the noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds to the melted butter in the skillet.
• Saute while stirring frequently, until the noodle mixture is golden brown. Remove to a plate and let cool.
• Shred the cabbage and combine the cabbage and onions in a large mixing bowl. Add the noodle mixture. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Serve immediately.

ASIAN SLAW - CRUNCHY ORIENTAL CABBAGE SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well.
• Combine the salad ingredients, except the Asian Fried Shallots.
• Pour over dressing and toss to combine.
• Garnish with Asian Fried Shallots. Serve!

SKINNY CRUNCHY ASIAN SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, beat dressing ingredients with wire whisk until sugar is dissolved and mixture is well blended.
• Break up ramen noodles in bag before opening. Discard seasoning packet from soup package. Add noodles and all remaining salad ingredients except oranges and spinach to dressing; toss to mix well. Stir in oranges and spinach. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 8 hours.

LOW FAT ASIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Toast almonds until browned, leave to one side.
• Toast sesame seeds, they brown very quickly.
• In a small container combine dressing, soy sauce and sugar, shake until sugar has dissolved.
• Place shredded cabbage, sliced celery and shallots in a large serving bowl.
• When ready to serve toss the noodles, sesame seeds, almonds and dressing with cabbage at the last minute as the noodles soften quickly.
• Sprinkle with the chopped red and green capsicum for colour.

APPLEBEE'S LOW -FAT ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine teriyaki marinade and chicken breasts in a medium bowl or plastic bag. Marinate chicken for 3-4 hours.
• Prepare dressing by combining all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Bring mixture to a boil while stirring often with a whisk.
• Remove pan from heat to cool. When it has cooled, pour into a covered container and chill.
• When chicken breasts have marinated, preheat grill or skillet to high heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until done.
• Combine lettuces,cabbages , and 1 cup carrots; toss with dressing in a large bowl.
• Divide salad among four plates. Sprinkle green onions and chow mein noodles over each salad.
• When breasts are done, slice each one widthwise into one inch strips, then cut again into small pieces.
• Top salad with chicken and add rest of carrots to the center of each salad.

WHALIN'S LOW-FAT ASIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix salad ingredients together.
• Mix all dressing ingredients together (including minced cilantro stems but not including cilantro leaves) and shake to combine.
• Pour dressing over salad before serving.
• Note: You can dress the salad several hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld but if you are making several days worth of salad as I usually do, do not dress the salad until the day you will serve it.