Crispy Bacon and Avocado Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Crispy Bacon and Avocado Salad, a harmonious blend of smoky, creamy, and crisp textures that’s as satisfying as it is refreshing. Featuring perfectly crispy bacon crumbles paired with buttery avocado, crunchy romaine lettuce, and vibrant cherry tomatoes, this salad is a true crowd-pleaser. A drizzle of homemade lemon-honey Dijon dressing ties everything together with a tangy-sweet burst of flavor. Simple yet indulgent, this quick and easy recipe, ready in just 25 minutes, is perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or a show-stopping starter. Packed with fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients, this salad strikes the ideal balance between wholesome and indulgent.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 small Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the bacon slices in the skillet until they are crispy, about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Once cooked, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease. Let cool, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
While the bacon is cooking, rinse and pat dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel the cucumber, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Dice the avocado into bite-sized chunks, and finely slice the red onion. Add all these ingredients to the salad bowl with the lettuce.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the crumbled bacon to the salad. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, making sure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy bacon and avocado salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.8 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2299 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 3095 mg | 66% | |
*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.
