Dave's Recipes

Shanghai Salad (x3 scale)

A fresh and crispy salad with Asian-inspired flavors that's perfect for any occasion.

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Serves 6

Shanghai Salad combines the crunchiness of toasted ramen noodles with the freshness of mixed greens and a flavorful sweet dressing. It's an ideal dish for a light lunch or as part of an appetizer spread. The unique touch of mandarin orange slices and cherry tomatoes enhances the salad with a sweet and tangy burst. Be sure to refrigerate the dressing to let the flavors meld perfectly.

  • 3 Tbsp (39 g) vegetable oil
  • 300 g instant ramen noodles, crushed
  • 3 Tbsp (39 g) vegetable oil
  • 300 g instant ramen noodles, crushed

Crush the dry instant ramen noodles into small pieces. Over medium heat in a large frying pan, saute the noodle bits in oil until crispy and golden, about 3 minutes.

  • 12 cup, 1 Tbsp agave syrup
  • 13 cup, 2 tsp (90 g) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp tamari
  • 12 cup, 1 Tbsp agave syrup
  • 13 cup, 2 tsp (90 g) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp tamari

Syrup: in a small saucepan, combine the agave and vinegar over medium heat, whisking well. Bring to a simmer, remove from heat and continue to whisk until the liquids are well balanced. Stir in the tamari.

  • 1 cup (208 g) vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 12 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 cup (208 g) vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 12 tsp mustard powder

Put oils and mustard powder and the syrup from above into an airtight container, shake well, and then refrigerate.

  • 3 quarts romaine lettuce, chopped and loosely packed
  • 3 quarts mesclun greens
  • 3 avocado, diced
  • 1 12 cup canned mandarin orange slices, drained
  • 1 12 cup (197 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 12 cup carrots, shredded
  • 13 cup, 2 tsp black toasted sesame seeds
  • 13 cup, 2 tsp white toasted sesame seeds
  • 3 quarts romaine lettuce, chopped and loosely packed
  • 3 quarts mesclun greens
  • 3 avocado, diced
  • 1 12 cup canned mandarin orange slices, drained
  • 1 12 cup (197 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 12 cup carrots, shredded
  • 13 cup, 2 tsp black toasted sesame seeds
  • 13 cup, 2 tsp white toasted sesame seeds

Combine all ingredients in a large stainless steel bowl. Top with dressing and using tongs, toss until well mixed and dressed.


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