Bacon and Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Bacon and Cheese Salad, a perfect fusion of crisp greens, savory bacon, and creamy cheddar cheese. Featuring a vibrant mix of romaine lettuce, peppery arugula, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this recipe combines freshness with indulgence in every bite. Thinly sliced red onion and cucumber add brightness, while a homemade balsamic honey dressing ties it all together with a touch of sweetness and tang. Crispy bacon and shredded cheddar cheese deliver rich, smoky flavors that make this salad both hearty and satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a satisfying light meal. It's a mouthwatering combination of flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 0.5 small red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by washing and drying the romaine lettuce and arugula. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl with the arugula.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, then add these to the bowl.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess fat. Once cooled, crumble or chop the bacon into small pieces.
Grate the cheddar cheese and set aside.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion, then add these to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until the dressing is emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Add the crumbled bacon and grated cheddar cheese to the salad bowl.
Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.
Serve fresh as a delightful appetizer or a light main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
315 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.2 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 620 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 613 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
