Waka Waka Salad Recipes

WAKA WAKA SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, in a bowl combine oil, vinegar, garlic, ginger, 1 tsp. ramen Oriental seasoning (1/2 packet), salt, and pepper. Set aside.
• In a large bowl mix cabbages, onions, carrots and cilantro. Whisk the dressing, then pour over salad. Toss thoroughly. (Dress the salad no more than 10 minutes before serving.)
• Top with ramen noodles, broken in small pieces, and peanuts. Serve immediately with wonton skins. Makes 18 cups (about 36 half-cup servings.).
• * To fry wonton skins, in a large saucepan heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F. Fry, a few skins at a time, for 1 minute or until crisp and lightly browned; drain.

WAKA WAKA SALAD APPETIZER

Steps:

• For the Waka Waka Salad:
• In large plastic bowl combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, ginger, ramen seasoning, and salt and pepper. Whisk together to incorporate.
• Mix the cabbages, onions, carrots, cilantro, and ramen noodles in a large bowl. Whisk the dressing and add to the salad 10 minutes prior to serving. Toss thoroughly.
• Put equal portions of the dressed cabbage on the wonton skins, and garnish with the chopped peanuts. Arrange on a serving platter and serve.

GUY'S CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Beat the egg in a large mixing bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients except the lettuce and the cheese and whisk to combine.
• Cut the stems off the heads of Romaine and fan out the lettuce on a serving platter. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the lettuce and drizzle the dressing on top. Serve immediately.

GRILLED FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. On a large sheet tray, spread the pound cake cubes evenly and drizzle with the melted butter. Bake for 10 minutes, until golden brown and toasted.
• For the whipped cream, combine the heavy cream and sugar in a bowl and whisk until soft peaks begin to form. (Alternatively, use an electric beater to whip the cream.) Add the lemon zest and juice and continue to whip to combine. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Meanwhile, preheat a grill to medium heat. Brush the fruit with oil. Grill until the fruit is caramelized and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes per side for the bananas and pineapple and 1 to 2 minutes per side for the strawberries. If the strawberries are small, skewer them to grill. Remove from heat; when slightly cool, slice the fruit into large pieces.
• Place the toasted pound cake in a large bowl and top with the whipped cream, grilled fruit, sliced almonds, honey and mint.

SMOKIN' POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium. Oil the grill grates well.
• Slice the potatoes lengthwise about 3/4 inch thick. Place the potatoes in a bowl and add 2 tablespoons canola oil, the paprika and 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Place the potatoes on the grill, cover and cook 5 minutes, then rotate them 90 degrees F and cook 5 to 10 more minutes. Flip the potatoes and repeat on the other side. They should be slightly puffed and golden brown. Remove and allow to cool completely. Dice into 3/4-to-1-inch pieces.
• In a large glass bowl, combine the diced potatoes, celery, red onion and cilantro. In a medium glass bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons pepper, the capers and lemon juice. Adjust the salt as needed.
• Fold the mayonnaise mixture into the potato mixture until coated. Cover and refrigerate 20 to 30 minutes. Stir and adjust the seasoning as needed.

RED QUINOA AND MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse the quinoa in a strainer several times with cold water. In a medium pot over medium-high heat, add 1 1/4 cups water and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and turn off the heat. Allow the quinoa to steam until the water has been absorbed completely and the quinoa grains pop open, 10 to 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool.
• In a large mixing bowl, add the vinegar, mustard, garlic, shallot, 2 teaspoons salt and 5 to 6 turns freshly ground black pepper. While pouring in a slow, steady stream, whisk in the olive oil until fully incorporated and lightly emulsified. Add the peppers, mango, mint and quinoa. Toss to combine well and serve.