Beyond Chinese Chicken Salad: A Fresh Twist with Turkey Bacon
A refreshing take on the classic Chinese chicken salad, incorporating turkey bacon for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup Mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/3 cup sesame ginger dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, shredded carrots, diced cucumbers, crumbled turkey bacon, sliced almonds, and green onions.
- Add the Mandarin oranges and gently toss to combine.
- Drizzle with sesame ginger dressing and toss again until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional almonds if desired.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until serving.
- Feel free to substitute any other protein in place of turkey bacon for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Chinese Chicken Salad, Turkey Bacon, Fresh Salad, Healthy Recipe