During these Indian summer days, an entree salad is often just the thing for lunch or dinner. Like many Asian dishes, this one requires a fair amount of slicing and chopping, but you will be well rewarded for your efforts. (Better yet, get a spouse or other friend to help with the prep.) To save time, you'll probably want to pick up a rotisserie chicken; and if your local Asian market sells containers of fried sliced shallots, buy them, as well. This aromatic salad is fresh with Southeast Asian flavors, fast, healthy, and--yes--crunchy. It also makes a satisfying dinner when paired with your favorite artisan bread and a glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc.

During these Indian summer days, an entree salad is often just the thing for lunch or dinner. Like many Asian dishes, this one requires a fair amount of slicing and chopping, but you will be well rewarded for your efforts. (Better yet, get a spouse or other friend to help with the prep.) To save time, you'll probably want to pick up a rotisserie chicken; and if your local Asian market sells containers of fried sliced shallots, buy them, as well. This aromatic salad is fresh with Southeast Asian flavors, fast, healthy, and--yes--crunchy. It also makes a satisfying dinner when paired with your favorite artisan bread and a glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc.