Common Cuisine |

• 1 head romaine lettuce or bok choy
• 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
• 1Tbsp vegetable oil
• 4oz slivered almonds
• 2oz sesame seeds
• 2 pkg Ramen noodles, broken up (save seasoning packet for later use)
• 1 can mandarin oranges, drained.

Dressing:

• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup vinegar
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• ½ tsp ginger

Place lettuce and green onions in large bowl. Saute oil, almonds, sesame seeds, and noodles in a skillet for about 10 minutes. Cool, then add to salad greens. Meanwhile, combine dressing ingredients in salad cruet. Chill.

Just before serving, toss gently with oranges and dressing.

Serves 4.

I love bleu cheese, but if its strong taste is not something you prefer, you can substitute something like feta. If I were going to use feta, I would add a little red onion and chopped black olives to give it a Greek flair.

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 3 cups cooked cut up chicken
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced peeled cucumber
• 1/4 cup crumbled bleu cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

In a large bowl, mix mayo and sour cream. Gently stir in remaining ingredients. Chill before serving.

Serves 6.