Asian Plum Salad with Ginger Dressing

Recipe courtesy of California Tree Fruit Agreement.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (6-ounce) bag baby spinach
1 cup thin julienne strips water chestnuts
2 ripe plums, pitted and thinly sliced
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup torn cilantro leaves
6 wonton strips

Ginger Dressing:
1/4 cup thick teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine all salad ingredients except wonton strips in a medium salad bowl.
2. Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over salad. Toss well to coat and top with wonton strips.
3. Crispy Wonton Strips: Cut 6 wonton wrappers into 1/4-inch strips. Fry in 1-inch of hot vegetable oil for 2 minutes or until golden brown then remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of California Tree Fruit Agreement.