Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients:Marinade:1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/2 cup sesame oil1/2 cup rice vinegar or 1/3 cup white vinegar2 ramen noodle seasoning packets (reserved from ramen noodle packages used in salad)1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 cups cubed chicken breasts or thighsSalad:1 tablespoon sesame oil1 head Napa cabbage, cut into very thin slivers4…

Couscous & Fruit Salad

Ingredients:1 cup mixed fresh berries, such as blueberries and raspberries2 tablespoons orange juice1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds, (see Tip)1 tablespoon cider vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups cooked whole-wheat couscous2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 cup chopped nectarine2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots