Dairy-Free Bacon and Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Dairy-Free Bacon and Cheese Salad, a palate-pleasing medley of crispy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and creamy avocado. Perfectly balanced with the rich, smoky flavor of dairy-free bacon strips and the sharp, tangy bite of shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese, this salad is an irresistible option for anyone seeking a delicious, dairy-free twist on a classic favorite. A zesty homemade olive oil and lemon juice dressing ties all the fresh ingredients together, making it a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Whether served as a light lunch, satisfying dinner, or crowd-pleasing side, this salad has all the flavor while keeping things completely dairy-free. Ideal for gluten-free and dairy-free diets, it’s a must-try for health-conscious foodies!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Avocado
- 6 pieces Dairy-free bacon strips
- 1 cup Dairy-free cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it into half-moons, and add to the bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and dice it before adding to the salad.
Chop the red onion into thin slices and add to the bowl.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the dairy-free bacon strips according to package instructions until crispy. Once cooked, let them cool slightly, then crumble them into bite-sized pieces and add to the salad.
Sprinkle the shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Serve immediately as a refreshing meal or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.6 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.8 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3295 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.6 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 30.6 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1103 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2956 mg | 63% | |
*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.
