Cook's Concern

In colonial times, the choicest piece of meat or a special taste from a prized recipe was often called the Cook's Concern. The Cook would enjoy this morsel and tweak the dish if so needed. I hope to share with you the choicest morsels in current culinary information. Enjoy!

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Low Carb Chinese Chicken Salad

As a part of my renewed effort to be great in my 50s, I have taken a look at "circles of influence" and "spheres of control"...recipes, nutrition and exercise are no brainers when it comes to improving my lifestyle choices. 
So when a craving for a flavor hits...you know when you just gotta have Chinese food, I turn to this little gem and I get all the flavor and texture hits without all the guilt!

Chinese Chicken Salad

Serves 2
Ingredients
2 cup shredded lettuce
3 cups coleslaw mix (green and red cabbage, carrot, broccoli)
1 large carrot, shredded
5 radishes, sliced thin
2 tbsp. sliced almonds, toasted
2 tbsp. golden raisins, chopped
4-6 ounces grilled, boneless chicken breast, sliced thin
Method
Combine the first six ingredients in a large salad bowl.  Place the chicken on top of the salad 
Drizzle with 2 tbsp.  Asian inspired salad dressing per serving:
Asian Salad Dressing
1/3 c rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
½ tsp. freshly grated ginger
½ tsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. black pepper
½ tsp. ground ginger
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
¼ c olive oil
4-6 drops toasted sesame oil

 Bon Appetit!
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