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Leeks, garlic, mustard seeds and bacon all in one place – hmmm…what’s not to love about this flavor packed Leek & Bacon Sautéed Salad?
“To snack or not to snack” has been the catalyst of many debates around the coffee machine at my day job. When it comes to snacking – I have been on Team Snack-Allday for as long as I can remember. However, lately, the business of life has been doing a number on my snacking habit. That little cooler that I used to take to work filled with fruit, yogurt, nuts and a protein bar has been coming home still filled with fruit, yogurt, nuts and a half eaten protein bar. And, that’s not doing any justice to Team Snack-Allday.
So, I’ve been talking myself into switching gears. Maybe taking a break from Team Snack-Allday and joining up with Team Lunch-at-Noon for a bit so I can actually force myself to sit down and get some wholesome nutrients in as I am tired of being so tired come 4 pm. Now this isn’t a resolution of any sorts. It’s just my way of trying to be better to me.
We are all in different stages on our journey to well-being and what works for some of us might not work for others. Heck, what works for some of us one day might not work for the same some of us the next day. Some folks think I’m insane for skimping on sleep to squeeze in a workout at 4 am, but, there are days when I just cannot – of course those days I do tend to be like a bear that got woken up mid-hibernation!
As there happens to be a Target across the street from my day job, I figured I would head there for some inspiration. And, as I was walking through the Frozen Food section there, I came across these new-to-me, NonGMO, LEAN CUISINE® MARKETPLACE packages with Gluten-free options, Protein packed options and Organic ingredient options. I grabbed a LEAN CUISINE® MARKETPLACE Mushroom & Spring Pea Risotto, a LEAN CUISINE® MARKETPLACE Asparagus & Cheese Ravioli, and a LEAN CUISINE® MARKETPLACE Spicy Mexican Black Beans & Rice, to help me stay on Team Lunch-at-Noon. And I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed my Lunch-at-noon of flavor packed Mushroom & Spring Pea Risotto with a side of a Leek & Bacon Sautéed Salad.
This is a super simple salad, but it’s filled with flavor enhancing and immunity supporting, ginger, garlic, and onions! A few mustard seeds add some texture and then there’s that bacon that needs no explanation or introduction!
Now, I gotta admit, some days I am proudly on Team Lunch-at-Noon. But, then there are other days that no matter how gung-ho I am about Team Lunch-at-Noon, I end up on Team (forgot to) Snack-Allday. But hey – tomorrow is another day to try to be better to me – right?
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Leek & Bacon Sautéed Salad
A simple, filling and super tasty salad that combines leeks, onions, garlic, ginger and bacon for your tastebud-tingling pleasure.
Ingredients
- 1 red onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1- inch piece of ginger grated
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
- 4 stalks leeks chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 pieces cooked and drained bacon
Instructions
- Saute onions, garlic and ginger in a pan with olive oil for about 10 minutes
- Add in mustard seeds
- Add leeks and saute another 3 minutes or so
- Add in paprika and salt and papper and stir till well combined
- Break up bacon on top and serve warm
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Harriet Emily
Tuesday 19th of January 2016
This is such a delicious way to make a salad Shashi! Perfect for staying healthy during the colder months too, as I can find it hard to eat cold salads when the weather is so chilly outside!!! I can't wait to try this! Pinned!
Shashi
Tuesday 19th of January 2016
Thanks so much Harriet! I am not a fan of cold salads in winter either - so I et a ton of sauteed salads - so much more flavor too!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
Monday 18th of January 2016
I am on both teams, some days I'm snack all day, and some days I'm a 3 meals type of girl. Just depends on my mood I guess. LOVING this salad, Shashi! You are right, not much to NOT love about this! Bacon, leeks, garlic and a touch of mustard?! I'm game! :) Cheers, my dear! xo
Shashi
Tuesday 19th of January 2016
Haha - Cheyanne I sure do love your approach! Thanks so much BTW xo
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass
Monday 18th of January 2016
Fun to drop by and see this gorgeous salad Shashi Love the combo with bacon! Hope you're enjoying a wonderful long weekend! xo
Shashi
Tuesday 19th of January 2016
Thanks so much Allie - hope you have a wonderful short week :) xo
Mir
Monday 18th of January 2016
I'm kind of with the team that says eat when you're hungry, stop when you're not, and don't think too much about it other than making some balanced choices. Like, I'll eat that brownie! And then some. But I'll also get my salad in, too. And if it's a sauteed salad, so much the better!
Shashi
Tuesday 19th of January 2016
Now that's a balanced, healthy (in my eyes) approach, Mir! Thanks so much BTW
Mira
Sunday 17th of January 2016
Love leeks and bacon! My grandma makes something similar, but she adds pieces of pork. Can't wait to try it!
Shashi
Tuesday 19th of January 2016
Thanks so much Mira! Your grandma's combo of leeks and pork sounds pretty darn delicious too!