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Asian Shrimp or Chicken Salad

Asian Shrimp or Chicken Salad

Ingredients

Dressing:
1/3cup  (80 ml)  rice wine vinegar
3/4cup  (180 ml)  thick teriyaki sauce
2tbsp  (30 ml)  toasted sesame oil
2tbsp  (30 ml)  lemon juice
2tbsp  toasted sesame seeds
1tbsp  (15 ml)  honey or sugar
2garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
Shrimp or Chicken:
1/4cup  (60 ml)  low-sodium soy sauce
1tsp  peeled and grated fresh ginger
1tsp  grated lemon zest
juice of 2 lemons
1-1/2lbs  (680 g)  medium shrimp, peeled and deveined or
3 medium skinless, boneless chicken breasts, about 1 1/4 pounds (570 g)
1tbsp  (15 ml)  extra-virgin olive oil
1small head Savoy or Chinese cabbage, finely chopped
2celery ribs, strings removed and sliced on the diagonal
4scallions, finely sliced (white and green parts)
1cup  bean sprouts
2carrots, peeled and julienned
1/2cup  whole or chopped unsalted cashews
1can  (8 ounces/230 g)  sliced water chestnuts, drained and sliced into small chunks
1-1/2cups  fresh cilantro leaves
4oz  (115 g)  dried rice noodles
3/4cup  crispy rice noodles (optional)

Directions

Dressing:
For the dressing, whisk the vinegar, teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, honey or sugar, and garlic in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
Shrimp:
In a shallow dish, mix the soy sauce, ginger, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Add the shrimp and stir to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, turning once, until pink, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Salad:
In a large bowl, mix the cabbage, celery, scallions, bean sprouts, carrots, cashews, water chestnuts, and cilantro. Add the dressing and toss to combine.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the dried rice noodles and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
Arrange the salad in the center of a platter and top with the shrimp. Place the rice noodles around the salad and present scattered with the crispy noodles on top, if desired.
Chicken (if used):
In a shallow dish, mix the soy sauce, ginger, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes. Heat the oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, about 6 minutes, until just cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board and cut the chicken into strips. Once the salad is arranged, top with the chicken strips.
Nutrition Note: Nutrition Facts calculated using shrimp.

Copyright © 2005 by Evelyn H. Lauder

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480 Fiber 6g
Calories From Fat 184 Sugars
Total Fat 21g Protein 31g
Saturated Fat 4g Carbohydrates 45g
Cholesterol Potassium
Sodium 520mg Sodium Extra
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