APPLE AND SMOKED-BACON SALAD WITH LYCHEES AND CHILI NUTS
Chang's two restaurants cater decidedly to the pork lover, and this salad is no exception. Among the sweet, smoky, and tart notes tossed together, you'll get an occasional zing of heat from the chili nuts (which, served on their own, may very well become your new favorite bar snack).
Provided by David Chang
Time 45m
Yield Makes 8 (first course) servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
- Stir together all chili nut ingredients in a metal pie plate. Bake, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed and nuts are coated with spice mixture and dry, about 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
- Warm apples in a large bowl of warm water, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 12 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and reserve 6 tablespoons fat in skillet.
- Using slicer, cut apples into 1/8-inch-thick slices into a large bowl, rotating apple a quarter turn each time you reach core, then continuing to slice until left with nothing but core. Gently toss with lime juice.
- Heat fat in skillet over medium heat until hot, then pour over apples and gently toss with bacon and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Divide among 8 shallow bowls and sprinkle with lychees, scallions, and chili nuts.
SMOKEY APPLE BACON CHILI
I wrote this recipe along with my Dad in November of 2007. It's a sweet, smokey, new twist on chili. It's great topped with Shredded sharp cheddar cheese. It also won first place for Non-Traditional Chili at a school cookoff.
Provided by ERock666
Categories Pork
Time 2h40m
Yield 1 Pot, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, fry Bacon until crispy over medium-high heat. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Sautee onions and peppers in bacon grease. About 3-5 Minutes.
- Add beef and cook until brown.
- Add cider and one tablespoon liquid smoke. Bring to a boil.
- Add cumin, bay leaf, salt, cayenne, garlic and chili powder and mix.
- Add beans, tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Simmer for about two and a half hours or until thickened.
- Remove the core from the apples and cut into a medium to large dice.
- Add bacon, apples, and the half teaspoon of Liquid Smoke and mix.
- Serve Hot topped with Shredded Cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.6, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 92.6, Sodium 1106.9, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 12.4, Protein 28.5
CURLY ENDIVE AND APPLE SMOKED BACON SALAD
Steps:
- Place bacon in a hot skillet over low heat. Cook completely to render fat. Remove lardons from skillet and reserve on paper towels. From the skillet remove 2 tablespoons of rendered fat to a bowl. Add shallots to fat. Stir in mustard and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in oil until dressing is emulsified.
- Toss curly endive pieces with bacon, vinaigrette, and croutons.
APPLE & BACON SALAD
A perfect November salad, with seasonal crunchy apples, hazelnuts, and celeriac
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Lunch, Side dish, Starter
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk all the dressing ingredients together with seasoning in a small bowl, then set aside. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the beans for 5-6 mins until still slightly crunchy. Drain and refresh under cold water and set aside. Peel the apples and celeriac, cut into thin matchsticks, then toss in the lemon juice to stop them going brown.
- Put a pan over a medium heat and toast the hazelnuts for a few mins until golden. Tip on a board and roughly chop.
- Place the pan back on the heat with the oil, then fry the bacon until crisp. To assemble the salad, put the beans, celeriac, apple and leaves together in a bowl with most of the dressing and toss together. Pile the salad onto 4 plates and top with chopped bacon. Scatter over the hazelnuts, drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.36 milligram of sodium
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Apple and Smoked Bacon Salad with Lychees and Chili Nuts Recipes
If you're looking for a salad that's both delicious and unique, you might want to try this apple and smoked bacon salad with lychees and chili nuts recipe. This salad is perfect for those who love to mix sweet and savory flavors, and it's also a great way to boost your fruit and veggie intake.
The Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 3 cups of mixed salad leaves (e.g., spinach, rocket, watercress, etc.)
- 1 apple, sliced thinly
- 4 slices of smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup of canned lychees, drained and sliced
- 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
For the Chili Nuts:
- 1/2 cup of mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, cashews, peanuts, etc.)
- 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
The Instructions
For the Chili Nuts:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the mixed nuts, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil until the nuts are well coated.
- Spread the nuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the nuts are lightly browned.
- Remove the nuts from the oven and let them cool completely.
- Once the nuts are cool, roughly chop them into smaller pieces and set aside.
For the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad leaves, sliced apple, and crumbled bacon.
- Add the sliced lychees and crumbled feta cheese, and gently toss the salad to combine.
- Sprinkle the chili nuts over the top of the salad, and serve immediately.
This apple and smoked bacon salad with lychees and chili nuts recipe is a great way to explore new flavors and textures in your salads. The sweetness of the lychees and the crunchiness of the chili nuts provide a great contrast to the smokiness of the bacon and the saltiness of the feta cheese. This is definitely a salad worth trying if you're looking for something more interesting than your typical cucumber and tomato salad!