Japanese Petal Salad
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

• Romaine lettuce leaves
• 2 nectarines (fresh), thinly sliced
• 2 t sesame seeds (optional)
• 2 celery stalks, cut into 3 -inch match stick pieces
• 2 c cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 2 c cucumber, sliced
• 1/3 c red radishes, shredded

Preparation Instructions

Center chicken on 4 individual lettuce-lined salad plates. In symmetrical pattern, fan nectarines to right side of shrimp; overlap cucumber slices to left side. Place celery pieces at top of plate; mound radishes at bottom of plate.

Prepare dressing; pour 3 tablespoons over each salad.
To make sesame dressing: in a small bowl combine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Stir to dissolve sugar. Makes about 2/3 cup. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.