Published 2013-05-09T04:44:28Z”/>
By NAPS, <br /> North American Precis Syndicate
(NAPSI)As summer approaches, many of us are looking to find healthy ways to cut calories from our daily diet without sacrificing flavor. Asian-inspired salads are a great choice for lunch or dinner since they are highly flavorful, versatile and packed with nutrients. With all these attractive qualities, youll find yourself indulging in guilt-free freshness all summer long!
Salad is a figure-friendly staple but gets a bad reputation for being boring and tasteless. Asian-inspired salads offer flavors that fight the reputation. By adding simple ingredients like mandarin oranges, <span class=”SpellE”>edamame</span> or cucumbers, you can add flavor as well as the essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs. Add-ins such as <span class=”SpellE”>bok</span> <span class=”SpellE”>choy</span> or noodles will take your salad from a side dish to a hearty and filling meal. Sprinkle on some sesame seed oil or soy sauce for even more Asian flair.
Craving more? Add well-seasoned and lean pieces of stir-fried chicken, beef or pork to your salad. Grilled shrimp and other seafood options also get along swimmingly with salads. Top these proteins on a bed of crisp salad greens or fresh vegetables for a winning combination.
Asian-inspired cuisine is popular because of the fresh ingredients and exciting flavor combinations, said Alice Crowder, Vice President of Marketing for Buffets, Inc. Ryans, <span class=”SpellE”>HomeTown</span> Buffet and Old Country Buffet are welcoming the summer on a tasty note with a new Strawberry Mandarin Salad and made-fresh-for-you Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken stir-fry, available at all our restaurants for a limited time.
Check out this Asian-inspired salad recipe from the chefs at Ryans, <span class=”SpellE”>HomeTown</span> Buffet, and Old Country Buffet to kick off your summer with full flavor.
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>Strawberry Mandarin Salad
</strong> <em style=’mso-bidi-font-style:normal’>Serves: 6−8 people<o:p></o:p></em>
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>Making the Asian Sesame Dressing:<o:p></o:p></strong>
Soy sauce cup
Sesame oil tsp
Honey 1 Tbsp
Olive oil cup
Ginger, fresh, minced 1 tsp
Garlic, chopped 1 tsp
Lemon juice tsp
Rice wine vinegar cup
Sesame seeds tsp
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>Place ingredients in mixing bowl and mix with wire whip until blended and smooth. <o:p></o:p></strong>
Making the Salad:
Spring Mix 2 qt
Asian Sesame Dressing
(From above) cup
Red onions, julienned cup
Mandarin orange
segments cup
<span class=”SpellE”>Craisins</span> 2 Tbsp
Fresh strawberries,
sliced 1 cup
Candied almonds 2 Tbsp
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>1. In serving bowl, toss Spring Mix with Asian Sesame Dressing until lightly coated. <o:p></o:p></strong>
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>2. Place on serving plate or in bowl. <o:p></o:p></strong>
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>3. Top with onions, oranges, <span class=”SpellE”>Craisins</span>, strawberries and candied almonds.<o:p></o:p></strong>
NOTE: Chilled pulled chicken is a wonderful complement to this salad.
For more information about the Buffets brands, visit <a href=”http://www.ryans.com/”>www.Ryans.com</a>, <a href=”http://www.hometownbuffet.com/”>HomeTownBuffet.com</a> and <a href=”http://www.oldcountrybuffet.com/”>OldCountryBuffet.com</a>, or visit their pages on <a href=”http://www.facebook.com/”>Facebook.com</a>.
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On the Net:<a href=”http://www.napsnet.com”>North American Precis Syndicate, Inc.(NAPSI)</a>
