Wonton Salad

Wonton Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish combining crispy wontons with a variety of fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing. This kosher version is perfect for a light meal or as an appetizer, offering a delightful mix of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

• Wonton wrappers - 8 pieces
• Vegetable oil - 1/4 cup (for frying)
• Romaine lettuce - 2 cups, chopped
• Cucumber - 1/2 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, shredded
• Red bell pepper - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon (ensure it's kosher)
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon (for garnish)

Steps

1. In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey to create the dressing. Set aside.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, fry the wonton wrappers until golden and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
3. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, julienned cucumber, shredded carrot, thinly sliced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, and cilantro.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
5. Break the crispy wontons into pieces and sprinkle them over the salad.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in cholesterol and saturated fat, making it heart-healthy.

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