Saucy Saigon Chicken Salad

8 chicken thighs, skinned, boned and cut in bite-size pieces1 carrot, shaved2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil1 tablespoon soy sauce1 cup roasted peanuts4 cups shredded Savoy cabbage1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced Dressing (recipe follows)1/2 cup finely shredded scallions1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leavesIn large nonstick frypan, place oil and heat to high temperature. [...]

Sesame Chicken and Bean Salad

2 cans (15 ounces each) Pinto or Black beans or 3 cups cooked dry-packaged Pinto or Black beans, rinsed, drained1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, broiled or grilled, shredded1 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces, cooked until crisp-tender4 green onions and tops, slicedSesame Dressing (recipe follows)6 cups spinach leaves2 tablespoons sunflower kernelsCombine Pinto beans, chicken, [...]

Sesame Cucumbers

1 large cucumber, peeled1/2 yellow onion3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon sesame oil1 teaspoon granulated sugar4 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegarPinch crushed red pepper flakesFresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Slice cucumber in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Thinly slice and place in shallow serving bowl.
Thinly slice onion and toss with cucumber.
In small bowl, stir together vegetable oil, sesame oil, [...]

Sesame Pork and Pasta Salad

1 pound roasted boneless pork loin, cut into julienne pieces (1/2 x 1/2 x 2-inch)6 ounces spiral-shaped pasta, cooked and drained1 red bell pepper, sliced julienne1 green bell pepper, sliced julienne1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, cooked2 (6-ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts1/2 cup sliced green onion

Sauce:3 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root2 minced [...]

Sesame Pork Salad

1/4 pound snow pea pods, trimmed
3 cups cooked long-grain rice
1 1/2 cups slivered cooked pork (or chicken)
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into very thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into very thin strips
1/2 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame [...]

Sesame Turkey and Wild Rice Salad

3/4 cup wild rice2 cups water2 cups pea pods2 cups cooked Honeysuckle White turkey, diced1 (11-ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained 1/2 cup water chestnuts, sliced1/4 cup red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon canola oil1/8 teaspoon garlic powderSalt and freshly ground pepper to tasteRun cold water over wild rice in a [...]

Southeast Asian Chicken Salad with Fresh Green Grapes

Dressing:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce* or soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 each jalapeno, minced – seeded if you like it “not too hot”
Salad:
3 tablespoons basil, fresh chopped
1 tablespoon mint, fresh chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups Green California seedless grapes, rinsed
3 cups chicken meat, cooked [...]

Spicy Pacific Rim Salad

1/2 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, sliced 2×1/2×1/4-inchStir-Fry Seasoning (recipe follows)12 ounces fresh green beans2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon salt, divided use1/2 teaspoon crushed red chilies1 1/2 cups California seedless grapes1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes1 tablespoon lime juice1/2 teaspoon sesame oil1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, optional1 quart cut hearts of romaine lettuce4 small grape clusters, [...]

Spicy Peanut Noodle Salad

10 ounces penne, ziti or other short tubular pasta1 small cucumber, halved, seeded and thinly sliced2 carrots, peeled and grated4 green onions, chopped (all of the white part and some of the green)1/2 cup peanut sauce1 tablespoon ginger flavored soy sauce2 tablespoons rice vinegar1 tablespoon granulated sugarChopped fresh cilantroChopped roasted peanuts

Cook noodles according to package [...]

Spinach and Sesame Tofu Salad with Pickled Ginger

Salad:1 bunch (about 1 pound) spinachSalt1/2 carton soft tofu or 1 aseptic box firm silken tofu2 tablespoons black and/or white sesame seedsDressing:2 teaspoons dry mustard1 tablespoon water4 teaspoons dark-sesame oil2 tablespoons soy sauce4 teaspoons rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon sherry or rice wine1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic1 teaspoon sugar1 heaping [...]