Delicious Asian-style Spinach Salad Recipe

toasted sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats while canola oil is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offer a similar flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while agave is often less expensive.

fresh spinach

🥗Healthier: baby kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Baby kale offers similar nutrients, and frozen spinach is often cheaper.

Cook bacon in a cold oven set to 400 degrees for about 15-20 minutes until crispy.

Wash hands and prepare the salad ingredients.

Use the whole bag of baby spinach, optionally removing stems.

Crumble 8 pieces of cooked bacon and add to the spinach.

Slice water chestnuts smaller and add to the salad.

Drain and add half a can of bean sprouts.

Slice hard-boiled eggs and add to the salad.

Grate onion and add to the salad.

Mix together apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, avocado oil, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and pickle juice for the dressing.

Taste the dressing and adjust as needed before serving.

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