Pineapple Teriyaki Salad

By Simply Scratch

Ingredients

3 tablespoon prepared teriyaki sauce (Use one that is thick and not super runny)
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives (or 1 heaping teaspoon dried)
8 ounces tri-color cole slaw mix
1 medium head romaine lettuce (sliced)
1 cup mukimame (or shelled edamame)
2/3 cup sweet bell peppers (finely chopped)
1 jalapeno (finely diced (seeds and ribs removed for less heat))
3 green onions (sliced)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/3 cup diced dried pineapple
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
1/2 cup crispy wonton strips (or crunch chow mein noodles)

Prep Time14mins
Servings4

Instructions

MAKE THE DRESSING:

In a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid, measure and add; teriyaki sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, garlic paste (or grated fresh garlic), garlic and onion powder, and chives. Secure the lid and shake well to combine.

BUILD THE SALAD:

Prep all ingredients. In a large bowl, add slaw and sliced romaine. Next, add in shelled edamame, bell pepper, jalapeño, green onions, cilantro, almonds, dried pineapple and black sesame seeds. Use tongs and toss to combine.

Before serving, pour in all of the dressing and add in the crispy wontons strips. Toss one last time.