Japanese Bacon Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Japanese bacon salad is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes absolutely restaurant quality. The sesame oil gives it this wonderful nutty flavor that makes the whole dish feel special, while the crispy bacon adds a satisfying crunch. What I love most is that mixed greens are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, so you're getting real nutrition without any fuss. The ginger and garlic dressing ties everything together beautifully, and honestly, most of these ingredients are probably already in your kitchen. It's simple, delicious, and impressive enough to serve to guests.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 gjapanese bacon
- 1mixed greens
- 250 gcarrots
- 250 gred bell pepper
- 200 gcucumber
- 60 mlsesame oil
- 120 mlsoy sauce
- 60 mlrice vinegar
- 20 gsugar
- 10 gginger
- 5 ggarlic
- 20 ggreen onions
- 30 gtoasted sesame seeds
- 100 gpickled ginger
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Lay the Japanese Bacon flat on the baking tray. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crispy. Set aside to cool.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce, Rice Vinegar, Sugar, Ginger, and Garlic until well combined.
- 3
Add the mixed greens, carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds to the bowl. Toss to coat the salad with the dressing.
- 4
Slice the cooled Japanese Bacon into thin strips. Add the bacon strips to the salad and toss to combine.
- 5
Just before serving, sprinkle the pickled ginger on top of the salad. Serve immediately.
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