Won ton Strips 101

• Won ton noodles are commonly made with wheat or wheat and egg dough. Either way, the dough is rolled thin and cut into small squares known as wrappers. You cut the squares into strips up to 1-inch wide to create the salad topping. Heat a few inches of oil in a large skillet and place the won tons in the hot oil to fry. Scoop out the noodles when they’re golden and pat away the excess oil with a paper towel. Alternately, place the strips on a cookie sheet and bake in the oven at around 425 degrees Fahrenheit until golden. Once cooled, store the strips for later use or sprinkle them on a salad or in soup right away.

Wonderfully Simple Salads

• You don’t have to go over-the-top to create a tasty salad with won ton strips. Sprinkle the noodles over iceberg lettuce and chives for a simple side salad. Toss the strips into a mixture of macaroni, peas, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard for a mellow taste. Go for a crunchy texture by combining won ton strips, Romaine lettuce, shredded carrots and Italian vinaigrette.

Tastily Sweet Salads

• Won ton noodles help give sweet salads a mellow touch to prevent them from being too sugary. Sprinkle the noodles over a mixture of teriyaki chicken, iceberg lettuce, red onion, sliced almonds, sesame seeds, soy sauce and seasoned rice vinegar for an Asian-style salad. Toss won ton strips, baby greens, strawberries and raspberry vinaigrette together for a fruity twist. Try a lightly sweet salad by combining the strips with mixed greens, baby carrots and snow peas.

Temptingly Spicy Salads

• Spicy salads add some fire to mild won ton strips. Toss won ton strips with Romaine lettuce, white onion, black olives, pickled banana peppers, carrots and balsamic vinaigrette for a mildly spicy side with tang. Mix the noodles with tomatoes, green onions, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, jalapenos and iceberg lettuce for a Mexican-style salad. Sprinkle the strips over a mixture of beef strips, mixed greens and chipotle ranch dressing for a hearty dish.

Tantalizingly Savory Salads

• Savory ingredients add pizzazz to plain won ton strips and help create a salad worth salivating over. Mix won ton strips, shredded crab, baby shrimp, mayonnaise, lime juice and green onion for a flavorful seafood salad with crunch. Go for a sophisticated twist on an old-fashion dish by combining the noodles with diced honey ham, tri-colored bow tie pasta, red onion, red bell peppers, celery, mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard and feta cheese.