Hong Kong Mandarin Orange Salad with Hoisin Vinaigrette

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

Salad Components:

1 package spring salad greens (or one head of leafy lettuce)

1 small can of mandarin oranges, drained

1 small can water chestnuts, drained

1 carrot, finely grated

1 cucumber, thinly sliced

1 tomato, cut into thin wedges

1 cup crispy chow mein noodles

Dressing

1/4 cup orange juice

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 teaspoon ginger root, finely grated

1 clove garlic, finely minced

Cooking Instructions:

Mix all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously and allow to stand for 1 hour to marry flavors. To assemble salad, place lettuce, oranges, water chestnuts, mandarin oranges and carrot in a large bowl. Gently toss with enough dressing to coat. Arrange on salad plates, sprinkle with chow mein noodles, and garnish with wedges of tomato and sliced cucumber.

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