These Mini Asian Salad Cups are not only cute and easy-to-make, but they are a sneaky way to get some veggies in, especially when entertaining.
I have been reading a book that has inspired me to eat better. It has motivated me to eat 9 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Initially, that seems like it might be hard to do, but it really isn’t. Especially since I love salads.
Problem is, not everyone at my house likes them as much as I do. So, what’s a girl to do? I decided to create cute little appetizers using the Asian Sesame Vegetable Salad Kit, one of five delicious Eat Smart Gourmet Vegetable Salad Kits.
How To Make Salad Cups
These little salad cups are super simple to make. For this recipe, you need the following ingredients:
- 1 package Eat Smart Asian Sesame Vegetable Salad Kit
- 1 package of wonton wrappers
- 1-2 Mandarin or clementine oranges peeled and segmented
You start by lightly spraying a muffin cup with non-stick spray. Then place two wonton wrappers in each cup and press down on the bottom and sides to form the cup. Then lightly spray the cups and bake in an oven that has been preheated to 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.
Once the cups have turned a nice golden brown, remove them from the heat and allow them to cool. (I place mine on a cooling rack.) While they are cooling, I open the bag of salad and pour the greens into a large bowl. Since the cups are little, I tear the greens into smaller pieces and then add the included dressing mix.
I then add the toppings and stir it all together. (You could save the toppings for last if you’d like.)
I then take a small amount of salad and place it in the wonton cups.
I like to add clementine or mandarin segments to some of them for an extra little burst of citrus.
I could make 2 dozen appetizers with each bag, but I only make 1 dozen so that I can have a big salad for myself later.
Mini Asian Salad Cups
Ingredients
- 1 package Eat Smart Asian Sesame Vegetable Salad Kit
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- 1-2 Mandarin or clementine oranges peeled and segmented
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly spray muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Place two wonton wrappers in each well and lightly press down to bottom and sides. Lightly spray wrappers with nonstick spray.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, pour salad greens into a large bowl and tear into small pieces.
- Add included dressing packet and toppings and stir.
- Spoon salad into cooled wonton cups and top with orange segment.
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Eat Smart Gourmet Vegetable Salad Kits
Please don’t ask me to tell you which is my favorite salad kit, because I don’t think that I could choose just one. They’re all delicious and unique in their own ways.
The kits are an easy, convenient, and delicious way of getting in some of our daily servings of veggies. You know those evenings when you don’t feel like cooking or you don’t have any side dishes planned? Pull a kit out of your fridge and BOOM! Problem solved. Oh, and those mornings when you are in a rush and don’t have time to make your lunch? Bring a kit with you to work.
These kits naturally make great entrees, but they are also good as appetizers (like these cute Mini Asian Salad Cups) and side dishes. They’re also great to have for dinner parties – just combine a couple of packages and serve – everything is included in the package. Click here to find the nearest location that carries them.
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Stephanie L. Robertson says
Thanks for sharing all of the recipes, Linda. I got 3 meal ideas from your site! Hopefully they will satisfy my pickiest eater!
Lynda says
Thank YOU for stopping by. 🙂 I hope that your pickiest eater enjoys them.
patti says
Looks almost too good to eat!
Helen Lampkin says
What a great idea! I am hosting a bridal shower in October and will use this idea – a great way to serve salad and still not have to worry with forks! Thanks for sharing.