August 25, 2007

Barb’s Asian Chicken Salad

Ginger Dressing
1/3 c. olive oil
¼ c. white wine vinegar
1 T. local honey
2 t. soy sauce
½ t. ground black pepper
½ t. ground ginger
Shake all ingredients in a tightly covered container and refrigerate at least 2 hours
 
Salad
1 package (3 ¾ oz) cellophane noodles (bean threads)
Oil for frying noodles
½ head romaine lettuce, sliced into ½ inch strips
3 c. cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
1 medium local carrot, shredded
8 local green onions, chopped with tops
1 T. toasted sesame seed
 
Do Ahead tip: Noodles can be deep fried and stored in an airtight container up to 5 days. These are great fun for kids to watch fry. Pour at least 3 inches of oil in 2 quart saucepan and heat on high until a test noodle crackles and puffs quickly. Put ¼ of the noodles in to fry at a time. Turn once. Takes about 5 seconds to cook. Drain on paper towels.
 
Put lettuce, chicken, carrots and onions in a big salad bowl. Pour ginger dressing over top. Toss with half of the fried noodles. Arrange remaining noodles on individual plates, top with salad and sprinkle with sesame seeds.