Thai Bacon Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Thai bacon salad has become my go to weeknight dinner because it comes together in under an hour and tastes like you've been cooking all day. The beauty of it is that most ingredients are probably already in your kitchen, which keeps costs down without sacrificing flavor. I love that the mixed greens give you tons of nutrients and fiber to keep you feeling full and satisfied. The crispy bacon adds that irresistible savory crunch while the spicy chili sauce and fish sauce dressing brings authentic Thai flavors right to your table. Trust me, once you make this one, you'll be craving it constantly.
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Ingredients
- 200bacon
- 1mixed greens
- 200red onion
- 150cucumber
- 100carrots
- 120 Lrice vinegar
- 60 Lfish sauce
- 30 ghoney
- 120 gthai chili sauce
- 50fresh cilantro
- 100crushed peanuts
- 60 Lsesame oil
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Instructions
- 1
Cook the bacon in a pan until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside.
- 2
In the same pan, combine the rice vinegar, fish sauce, and honey. Whisk until the honey is dissolved.
Tip: Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, red onion, cucumber, and carrots.
Tip: Toss the vegetables with the rice vinegar sauce until they are evenly coated.
- 4
Add the cooked bacon and crushed peanuts to the bowl and toss until the salad is well combined.
Tip: Sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top of the salad and serve immediately.
- 5
Drizzle the Thai chili sauce over the salad and toss again.
Tip: If desired, add a drizzle of sesame oil to the salad for extra flavor.
- 6
Serve the Thai Bacon Salad immediately and enjoy!
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