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Colorful Yee Sang Prosperity Toss Salad

A vibrant salad symbolizing prosperity and new beginnings, perfect for celebrations and healthy eating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the wontons
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying wontons
  • 10 pieces wonton wrappers
For the salad
  • 1 large English cucumber sliced
  • 1 medium carrot sliced
  • 1 medium daikon radish sliced
  • 2 cups lettuce crispy varieties
  • 200 grams salmon sashimi-grade
  • 1 cup pomelo broken into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons pickled ginger
  • 3 tablespoons plum sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds

Method
 

Prepare the Wontons
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Cut the wonton wrappers into strips and fry them in the oil until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Remove them from the pan and drain on paper towels.
Slice the Vegetables
  1. While the wontons are cooling, thinly slice the cucumber, carrot, and daikon radish.
  2. Arrange the lettuce in a large bowl as the base.
Add the Toppings
  1. Layer the sliced vegetables over the lettuce evenly.
  2. Top with fresh salmon slices and pomelo chunks.
Dress the Salad
  1. In a small bowl, mix the plum sauce and hoisin sauce together.
  2. Drizzle it over the salad and add the pickled ginger, roasted peanuts, and sesame seeds on top.
Toss and Serve
  1. Gather everyone around and use chopsticks if you wish to toss the salad together.
  2. Enjoy this colorful dish immediately for the best flavor and texture!

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh. Keep components separate in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Avoid dressing the salad until you're ready to serve.