Like so many other places, it was rather warm here last week and I haven’t felt like firing up the kitchen because of the heat. Or if I do, I’m try to limit the use of the stove and the oven is definitely a big no.
So, salad is good.
Chinese Veggie Chicken Salad is one of my favorites – I love the taste combo of the Chinese 5-spice flavor in the dressing, the crispy veggie chicken pieces and the pickled leeks.
Chinese Veggie Chicken Salad
Serves 2 as part of a meal
1 Romaine lettuce heart, shredded
3 ounces spicy breaded veggie chicken or tofu, chopped
2 stalks green onions, chopped
8 pickled leeks, sliced
Dressing
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice
Toasted sesame seeds
In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients for the salad. In a smaller bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and mix well. Just before you’re ready to serve, add to taste the dressing to the salad and combine well. Serve immediately, topped with the toasted sesame seeds.
Yummy! and refreshing!
I’ve never seen pickled leeks! This sounds like a really nice salad though, I’ll keep an eye out.
that looks delicious! perfect for a summers day.
Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments! :-)
Great photo! The combination of breaded tofu and salad is such a good idea.
I have never seen breaded tofu over here, except one vegetarian eatery sell Tofu Fries (something like the breaded tofu you have I think)
:)
Lisa – Thanks!
Crystal – Tofu Fries sounds delicious!
IT’S A GOOD SALAD
Hi,
Do you know where I could find some pickled leeks, they sound scrumptious.
P.S. Great blog, easy recipes for one!
salma – Thanks!
AZ – Thank you! I get the pickled leeks at the Asian supermarket. They’re usually in a can or a jar.