Oriental Chicken Salad

1/2 head of cabbage & 1/2 head of lettuce (torn into pieces)
3-4 chicken breasts (cooked and cubed)
2 packs ramen noodles (not cooked, just broken into small pieces,
oriental or chicken flavor,
save flavor packets for dressing)
1/2 cup almonds
1/4 cup sesame seeds

Mix the above, set aside. Then mix the following
in a separate bowl:

1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons vinegar
2 flavor packets from ramen noodles

Pour the dressing over the first mixture,
mix together,
 and refrigerate.

Prep
    20 min
Inactive Prep
    1 hr 0 min
Cook
    15 min
Total:
    1 hr 35 min

    * Kosher salt
    * Good olive oil
    * 3/4 pound orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
    * 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
    * Freshly ground black pepper
    * 2 pounds (16 to 18 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
    * 1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts
    * 1 cup chopped fresh dill
    * 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
    * 1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced
    * 1/2 cup small-diced red onion
    * 3/4 pound good feta cheese, large diced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and a splash of oil, and bring the water to a boil. Add the orzo and simmer for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it’s cooked al dente. Drain and pour into a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well.

Meanwhile, place the shrimp on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and spread out in a single layer. Roast for 5 to 6 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through. Don’t overcook!

Add the shrimp to the orzo and then add the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Toss well. Add the feta and stir carefully. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerated, taste again for seasonings and bring back to room temperature before serving.

1 lb skinned salmon fillet
1 tbl olive oil plus
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp Asian chile sauce (sambal oelek) or more to taste
(or 1 tspn dried hot red pepper flakes)
4 cup cooked couscous or rice
1/2 bn watercress rinsed, separated
(or 2 tightly-packed cups washed, torn fresh spinach)
18 cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup minced fresh cilantro or Italian parsley

Instructions: Seafood Alternatives: catfish, snapper, halibut, mahi mahi, swordfish Rub each side of the salmon with 1/2 teaspoon of the olive oil. Grill the salmon over a medium-hot fire for 2 minutes per side to sear the outside. Continue grilling over moderate fire toward the edge of the grill until opaque through but still moist, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Alternatively, broil the salmon in the oven.

Stir together the lemon juice, salt, chile sauce and remaining 1 tablespoon oil for the dressing. In a large bowl, toss the couscous, watercress, tomatoes, cilantro and green onions.

Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss well to coat. Break the salmon into large chunks, discarding any bone, and add it to the salad. Gently toss and serve.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Comments: Spiked with chile sauce and citrusy cilantro, quick cooking couscous and salmon are the perfect foils for these fiery flavors of the East. Serve with warm, crusty bread.

Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain well. In a large bowl whisk together the lemon juice, sour cream, mayonnaise and seasonings. Add cooked pasta , Crab Delights and vegetables. Toss together well and serve.

Preparation Time
25 min

Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Stir mayonnaise and sour cream together and mix with chicken, add celery, grapes and almonds, then fold in eggs. Refrigerate until ready to serve.