Beyond Chinese Chicken Salad: A Fresh Take with Turkey Bacon
A refreshing twist on the classic Chinese chicken salad, incorporating turkey bacon for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup sesame dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, turkey bacon, carrots, red cabbage, snap peas, almonds, and green onions.
- Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding wonton strips.
- Feel free to substitute with other greens like spinach or kale.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg