Oriental salad; a Mandarin Orange Salad with a Chicken Salad Recipe

The following Oriental salad contains lychees. Lychees are an ancient Chinese fruit originally grown in Southern China. They now are grown many warm subtropical to tropical climates around the world where the temperatures do not get too cool. This fruit does not last long once it has been picked so it is hard to find these in the fresh form. The seeds in this fruit are poisonous. Cans of lychees can be found in many supermarkets in the Oriental section. The sweet white flesh of the fruit is high in vitamin c.If learning how to make a salad you will find many unusual fruits and vegetables used in Oriental cooking

ORIENTAL FRUIT SALAD

• 1 Can mandarin oranges


• 1 Can lychees in heavy syrup, drained


• ½ Fresh pineapple, cut into chunks


• ½ Honeydew melon, cut into chunks


• 1 Pint strawberries, cut in half

Mix all fruits together, cover and refrigerate overnight to blend flavors.

ORIENTAL SLAW

• 4 Cups finely shredded cabbage


• 1 Can water chestnuts, drained


• 2 Tablespoons soy sauce


• 1 Tablespoon sugar


• 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar


• 2 Tablespoons sesame oil


• ¼ Teaspoon salt


• ¼ Teaspoon white pepper

Shred cabbage and put in a large bowl. Add water chestnuts. In a small bowl combine the soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Mix well and pour over cabbage and water chestnuts. Toss to blend well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.

Check the links below for more delicious recipes.

• Corn salad


• Coleslaw


• Fruit salad recipe

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