Crunchy Alaska Fish Stick and Almond Salad
Prep Time: 20 Cook Time: 20
Servings: 4
Prepare Alaska fish sticks according to package directions; keep warm.
While fish sticks are baking, prepare salad: In a large bowl, layer cabbage, crushed ramen noodles, red peppers, red or green onion, mandarin oranges, cilantro and almonds.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Slice fish sticks into 1 to 2-inch pieces; add to salad. Pour dressing over all, tossing gently. Garnish salad with 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds, if desired.
Nutrients per serving: 496 calories, 30g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 54% calories from fat, 20mg cholesterol, 15g protein, 42g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 370mg sodium, 107mg calcium and 970mg omega-3 fatty acids.
While fish sticks are baking, prepare salad: In a large bowl, layer cabbage, crushed ramen noodles, red peppers, red or green onion, mandarin oranges, cilantro and almonds.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Slice fish sticks into 1 to 2-inch pieces; add to salad. Pour dressing over all, tossing gently. Garnish salad with 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds, if desired.
Nutrients per serving: 496 calories, 30g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 54% calories from fat, 20mg cholesterol, 15g protein, 42g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 370mg sodium, 107mg calcium and 970mg omega-3 fatty acids.
SALAD
16 frozen Alaska fish sticks (.75 to 1.0 oz. each)
1 Napa or green cabbage (about 10 to 12 oz.), sliced or shredded
1 package (3 oz.) ramen noodles (with seasoning packet), crushed
1/2 cup sliced red peppers
1/2 cup sliced red onion or green onion
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin orange segments, drained, reserving juice
1/2 to 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup sliced/slivered almonds
Black sesame seeds, for garnish
DRESSING
3 Tablespoons canola oil
3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
Entire seasoning packet (up to 2 teaspoons)
1/2 cup reserved mandarin orange juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
16 frozen Alaska fish sticks (.75 to 1.0 oz. each)
1 Napa or green cabbage (about 10 to 12 oz.), sliced or shredded
1 package (3 oz.) ramen noodles (with seasoning packet), crushed
1/2 cup sliced red peppers
1/2 cup sliced red onion or green onion
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin orange segments, drained, reserving juice
1/2 to 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup sliced/slivered almonds
Black sesame seeds, for garnish
DRESSING
3 Tablespoons canola oil
3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
Entire seasoning packet (up to 2 teaspoons)
1/2 cup reserved mandarin orange juice
Salt and pepper, to taste