TJ's Pork Belly Salad with Gochujang Vinaigrette
Trader Joe'sTJ's Pork Belly Salad with Gochujang Vinaigrette
Ingredients
For the Gochujang Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons Trader Joe's Gochujang Paste
- 3 tablespoons Trader Joe's Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon water
For the Salad
- 1 package Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Pork Belly
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 English cucumber, half, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Gochujang Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the Trader Joe's Gochujang Paste, Trader Joe's Rice Vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and water until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the pork belly: Remove the Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Pork Belly from its packaging. Slice the pork belly into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Cook the pork belly: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced pork belly and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crispy and golden brown on all sides. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess fat.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced English cucumber, shredded carrots, sliced radishes, and sliced green onions.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Add the pork belly and dress: Top the salad with the crispy pork belly pieces. Drizzle generously with the prepared Gochujang Vinaigrette. Toss gently to combine.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Trader Joe'sTJ's Pork Belly Salad with Gochujang Vinaigrette
Ingredients
For the Gochujang Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons Trader Joe's Gochujang Paste
- 3 tablespoons Trader Joe's Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon water
For the Salad
- 1 package Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Pork Belly
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 English cucumber, half, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Gochujang Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the Trader Joe's Gochujang Paste, Trader Joe's Rice Vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and water until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the pork belly: Remove the Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Pork Belly from its packaging. Slice the pork belly into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Cook the pork belly: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced pork belly and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crispy and golden brown on all sides. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess fat.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced English cucumber, shredded carrots, sliced radishes, and sliced green onions.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Add the pork belly and dress: Top the salad with the crispy pork belly pieces. Drizzle generously with the prepared Gochujang Vinaigrette. Toss gently to combine.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min