Crispy Bacon and Mushroom Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Crispy Bacon and Mushroom Salad, a perfect harmony of smoky, savory, and fresh flavors. This quick and easy recipe features golden sautéed cremini mushrooms, crispy crumbled bacon, and vibrant mixed salad greens, all brought together with juicy cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and a drizzle of homemade balsamic vinaigrette. The sweet and tangy dressing, made with honey and Dijon mustard, beautifully complements the robust ingredients, while delicate shavings of Parmesan cheese add the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this hearty yet refreshing salad is ideal as a lunch, side dish, or light dinner. Impress your family or guests with this flavor-packed, texture-rich creation that's as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 200 grams cremini mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 150 grams mixed salad greens
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 unit red onion, thinly sliced
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 30 grams parmesan cheese, shaved
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain and cool. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
While the skillet is still warm, remove excess grease, keeping about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Alternatively, you can discard all the grease and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden and tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and the remaining olive oil to create the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
Assemble the salad by placing the mixed salad greens in a large bowl. Add the cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, sautéed mushrooms, and crumbled bacon.
Drizzle the salad with the prepared dressing and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Top the salad with shaved parmesan cheese as garnish and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
769 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.3 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 2646 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 35.8 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 474 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2076 mg | 44% | |
*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.
