Pork Salad

This refreshing pork salad offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Crisp red cabbage provides a sturdy base, while thinly sliced pears add a natural sweetness that cuts through the richness of the bacon. The inclusion of peppery watercress and fresh green onions brightens the dish, making it incredibly vibrant. A simple aioli dressing, thinned slightly with warm water, coats every bite without weighing it down. Crunchy toasted walnuts and savory bacon pieces add the perfect finish. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal choice for a light lunch, a picnic staple, or a colorful side dish for weekend gatherings.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 205.0

Description

This refreshing pork salad offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Crisp red cabbage provides a sturdy base, while thinly sliced pears add a natural sweetness that cuts through the richness of the bacon. The inclusion of peppery watercress and fresh green onions brightens the dish, making it incredibly vibrant. A simple aioli dressing, thinned slightly with warm water, coats every bite without weighing it down. Crunchy toasted walnuts and savory bacon pieces add the perfect finish. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal choice for a light lunch, a picnic staple, or a colorful side dish for weekend gatherings.

Ingredients

g diced bacon + 300g red cabbage,
2 Minutes or until browned.
3 Crunchy Noodle

Directions

1
Heat a small frying pan over moderate heat.
2
Add the diced bacon to the pan; cook and stir for about 2 minutes until browned and crisp.
3
Remove bacon from the pan and set aside on a paper towel to drain.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, cored pear cut into matchsticks, watercress sprigs, finely chopped green onions, and sliced celery stalks.
5
In a small bowl, whisk the aioli with the warm water until smooth and pourable.
6
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine evenly.
7
Transfer the salad to serving plates or a bowl.
8
Top with the cooked bacon pieces and chopped walnuts before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 205.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.4g9%
Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
Cholesterol 15.8mg6%
Sodium 438.0mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 34.6g12%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g21%
Sugars 2.9g
Protein 8.4g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pork salad, red cabbage, bacon, pear salad, aioli dressing, watercress, walnuts, green onions, celery, crunchy salad, lunch recipe, side dish, picnic food, fresh vegetables, creamy dressing, quick meal, healthy salad, vegetable salad, bacon bits, toasted nuts

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