How to Make Bok Choy Salad with Chow Mein - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bok choy, also known as Chinese cabbage, is a popular vegetable in Asian cuisine due to its crunchy texture and unique flavor. When combined with crispy chow mein noodles, it creates a delicious and satisfying salad that is perfect for a light and refreshing meal.

This bok choy salad with chow mein is incredibly easy to make and is packed with flavor and nutrition. The combination of the slightly bitter bok choy and the crispy, savory chow mein noodles creates a wonderful textural con...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil, or as needed
  • 5 tablespoons sesame seeds, or to taste
  • 2 (6 ounce) packages dried chow mein noodles
  • ¼ cup chopped almonds, or to taste (Optional)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons honey, or to taste (Optional)
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 large head bok choy, cut into 1-inch pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 29 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds. Heat for 30 seconds; start stirring with a spatula and add chow mein noodles and almonds. Cook, stirring constantly, until seeds are dark brown, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Add honey; stir until crunch mixture sticks together. Pour into a bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix olive oil, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce together in another bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate dressing until cool.
  • Place bok choy into a salad bowl.
  • Place crunch mixture on a flat work surface. Break into smaller pieces using a meat tenderizer. Add to the bok choy; mix into the salad. Serve dressing on the side.
  • Mix dressing well; serve alongside the salad.
  • Nutrition

    456 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Sodium: 463mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 108mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 170mg