Chinese Chicken Pear Salad

Distinctly Asian in flavor and appearance, this crisp and crunchy pear salad is a distinctive and interesting dinner option. Choose one of two dressings and toss just before serving.

Ingredients

• Salad
• 1 ¾ ounces (about ¼ package) uncooked rice sticks (Maifun)
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 quart shredded iceberg lettuce
• 1 fresh Green Anjou USA Pear, cored and sliced
• 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
• ½ cup diagonally sliced green onion
• ½ cup sliced green pepper
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
• Sesame Oil Dressing
• ¼ cup vinegar
• ¼ cup sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar 
• Hoisin Dressing
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon salad oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• ½ teaspoon salt 

Directions

For salad: Break rice sticks into 3- or 4-inch lengths. Heat oil to about 375 degrees; fry rice sticks until white and fluffy. Turn once to fry pieces evenly. (Entire process takes less than ½ minute.) Drain on paper towels. Toss rice sticks with remaining ingredients. Serve with choice of dressing.

For sesame oil or hoisin dressing: Combine all listed ingredients and mix well.