Chinese Bacon Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Chinese bacon salad has become my go to weeknight dinner because it comes together in under an hour and tastes absolutely incredible. The beauty of this recipe is how simple it is to throw together, yet it feels fancy enough for guests. I love using sesame oil in the dressing because it's packed with antioxidants and gives everything this wonderful nutty flavor that makes the whole salad sing. The crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and those crunchy noodles create such a satisfying mix of textures in every bite. Trust me, once you make this once, you'll be coming back to it again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400bacon
- 4mixed greens
- 200 gcrunchy noodles
- 200 gcherry tomatoes
- 200 gcucumber
- 1red onion
- 20 mlsesame oil(optional dressing ingredient)
- 50 mlsoy sauce(optional dressing ingredient)
- 20 ghoney(optional dressing ingredient)
- 50 mlrice vinegar(optional dressing ingredient)
- 2 tspginger(optional dressing ingredient)
- 1 tspchili flakes(optional dressing ingredient)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Crisp the bacon by baking in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Drain on paper towels to remove excess grease.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, crunchy noodles, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Tip: Toss gently to combine.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and chili flakes to make the dressing.
Tip: Adjust to taste.
- 4
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Tip: Add crispy bacon on top of the salad.
- 5
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip: Optional: garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
- 6
For an added crunch, sprinkle some toasted peanuts or cashews on top of the salad.
Tip: Optional.
- 7
This salad is best served fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
Tip: Re-crisp the bacon if needed.
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