Tossed Salad with Wonton Strips

Name: Tossed Salad with Wonton Strips
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Recipes, Asian Salad Recipes, Asian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 5-1/2 cups torn romaine; 2 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple; 3 tablespoons chopped onion; 1 cup canola oil; 5 wonton wrappers, cut into 1/4-inch strips; VINAIGRETTE:; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 1/2 cup olive oil

This breezy salad from Bonnie Ann Bussiere-Bermeo of Sparks, Nevada has it all! Fresh tomatoes and pineapple add pretty color while balancing the zesty dressing. Topped with golden brown crispy wonton strips, every bite is full of flavor!

Ingredients

5-1/2 cups torn romaine
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup canola oil
5 wonton wrappers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
VINAIGRETTE:
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Directions

In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, pineapple and onion; set aside. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil to 375°. Fry wonton strips, in batches, for 10-20 seconds or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle over salad.
In a blender, combine the vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper. While processing, gradually add olive oil in a steady stream. Transfer to a pitcher or bowl; serve with salad.