Bok Choy Salad with Chow Mein

Toss together this bok choy salad for an easy Asian-style appetizer or side laced with crunchy chunks of sesame-encrusted chow mein noodles.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 mins
• Total Time: 19 mins
• Calories: 456 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon canola oil, or as needed
• 5 tablespoons sesame seeds, or to taste
• 2 (6 ounce) packages dried chow mein noodles
• 1 large head bok choy, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup chopped almonds, or to taste
• 1.5 tablespoons honey, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Mix olive oil, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce together in another bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate dressing until cool.

Step 3

Place bok choy into a salad bowl.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Mix dressing well; serve alongside the salad.