Prosperity Toss Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 8 wonton wrappers
• 6 oz smoked salmon (lox) (170g)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 Bosc pear or Asian pear (peeled)
• 4 oz jicama (peeled) (113g)
• 2 medium carrots (peeled)
• 2 sections pomelo (peeled and cut into large strips)
• 4 green onions
• 2 oz crispy chow mein noodles (56g)
• ½ cup cilantro leaves
• ¼ cup peanuts (toasted and chopped)
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Dressing

• ¼ cup hoisin sauce
• ¼ cup plum jam
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp water
• ½ tsp sesame oil

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Cut wonton wrappers into strips. Keep them as straight as possible straight. Deep fry until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
2. Arrange smoked salmon into a strip. Roll the strip to form a “rose”. Place in the center of platter. Drizzle lime juice over it.
3. Cut pear, jicama, carrots, and green onions into matchsticks about 3 inches in length. Divide pear and each vegetable into two portions. Arrange each portion opposite each other on the platter.
4. Do the same for the pomelo, fried wonton wrappers, and crispy chow mein noodles.
5. Tuck cilantro around the salmon “rose”.
6. Combine all dressing ingredients in a small pan over medium heat. Stir until sauces are well mixed and slightly thickened. Remove and place in a small serving bowl.
7. Place peanuts and sesame seeds in separate small dishes.
8. When everyone is gathered around the table, sprinkle toasted peanuts and sesame seeds over the fruits and vegetables. Also, drizzle dressing over the fruits and vegetables. Get everyone to toss the salad using chopsticks.