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Chinese Pasta Salad Recipe

Chinese Pasta Salad - filled with lettuce, noodles, fried wontons and more tossed in a delicious homemade dressing.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 6
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

Salad

  • 15 3-inch wonton skins sliced into 1/4 inch strips
  • 1/4 cup canola oil for frying
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 chicken breast shredded
  • 2 green onions chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted lightly
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 cups pasta noodles cooked and cooled

Dressing

  • 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 6 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. When oil starts to shimmer, fry wonton skins in small batches for about 30 seconds or until they are lightly browned. Place on a paper towel to drain.
  • Combine lettuce, chicken breast, almonds, pasta and green onions in a large bowl.
  • Add dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together. Pour over salad right before serving and top with wonton strips and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2780IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1.7mg