Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Day 27 - Asian Sesame Salad and Pesto

My brother is in the hospital so I have to pack my lunch and dinner to take with me because who knows what the hospital cafeteria serves.  A friend introduced me to a delicious Asian Chicken Salad when I was still eating meat and I just took out the chicken and the fried wontons, and added edamame and beets. It still tastes great.  I had that salad with leftover pesto and that was my lunch and dinner.  Just as delicious as I remembered it, but healthier!

Asian Chicken Salad

2 Romain hearts, chopped
1 cup cilantro, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 cup edamame
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons sesame
1 small can mandarin oranges
1 small can of beets (optional)

For dressing:
1/4 cup tamari
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly groun pepper
1/4 cup water

Place first seven ingredients in bowl. Make dressing.  Toss salad with dressing.  Serve salad on plate.  Arrange 4 - 5 slices of beets on top of each salad.  Enjoy!

No comments: