Sushi Salad

Create a Unique and Delicious Sushi Salad

We all love to dine on sushi and its many variations but how about something off the beaten track? Today, we’ll be taking a unique twist and combining the traditional flavors of sushi with a zesty and creative salad. Get ready for a wonderful mix of ingredients, textures and flavors in our very own Sushi Salad!

This one-of-a-kind dish is packed with robust and nutrient-rich ingredients. It features a range of flavors and textures complemented by the mild warmth of jasmine rice and the crunch of streaky bacon. Oh, and if that won’t persuade you, the shiitake mushrooms take it to the next level with their earthy and umami-rich flavors.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 package shiitake mushrooms, diced into small pieces
  • 1 package streaky bacon, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, diced into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup chili oil (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

Method

  1. Heat the bacon in a large skillet until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crispy. Drain the bacon on a paper towel and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, heat the sesame oil and cook the mushrooms and bell pepper over medium-high heat until softened. Add the ginger and cook for 1 minute.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked jasmine rice, bacon, mushrooms, bell pepper and green onions. Pour the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil (if using) and sesame seeds over the top and toss to combine.
  4. Serve the Sushi Salad warm or at room temperature.

This Sushi Salad is the perfect balance of savory and sweet. It’s perfect to make ahead of time and is great served as an appetizer or side dish. You may find yourself coming back for seconds and thirds!

Looking for something similar? Then why not try our other recipes such as Torched Salmon or Chicken and Avocado Salad? They are sure to please the taste buds of your family and friends.

This Sushi Salad never fails to surprise and brings a fresh, flavorful and unique twist to your mealtime. You and your guests will be begging for seconds!