Won Ton Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

For Dressing
1 green onion, coarsely chopped (white part and 2 inches of green)
1 large garlic clove, quartered
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
3/4 teaspoon peeled minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 peanut oil
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
For Salad
3/4 lb cooked chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup smoked ham, cut julienne
1 1/2 cups drained canned sliced water chestnuts
1 small head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 small head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 lb fresh spinach, torn into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup bean sprouts
For Won Ton Strips
20 wonton wrappers, cut into 1/2-inch strips (about 4 oz.)
vegetable oil (for frying)

Preparation

For Dressing:.
Mince onion and garlic in processor.
Blend in vinegar, soy sauce,sugar, mustard,ginger and worcestershire.
With machine running, gradually add peanut oil and sesame oil.
Stir in sesame seeds.
For Won Ton Strips:.
Heat oil in fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees.
Add won ton strips in batches and cook until golden brown, about 1 minute; drain on paper towels.
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.).
For Salad:.
Combine chicken, ham, water chestnuts lettuce and spinach in large bowl.
Toss with enough dressing to coat.
Top with bean sprouts then won ton strips.
Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.