Heart-Healthy Crispy Bacon Salad
Elevate your salad game with our *Heart-Healthy Crispy Bacon Salad*! This vibrant dish features crispy turkey bacon, nutrient-packed baby spinach, and peppery arugula, all tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion. The homemade dressing—a bright blend of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey—enhances the fresh flavors without overpowering them. Ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for lunch or as a light, satisfying dinner, this salad strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition. Packed with heart-healthy ingredients and loaded with flavor, it’s a must-try for healthy eating enthusiasts and bacon lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium avocado
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the turkey bacon slices until crisp, about 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally. Cook in batches if necessary to ensure bacon becomes crispy, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
Step 2: While the bacon is cooking, wash and dry the baby spinach and arugula. Combine them in a large salad bowl.
Step 3: Halve the cherry tomatoes. Slice the cucumber and avocado. Thinly slice the red onion. Add all these ingredients to the salad bowl.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 5: Crumble the cooled turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces over the salad.
Step 6: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Step 7: Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, crispy flavors of this heart-healthy salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.0 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 2756 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.4 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2036 mg | 43% | |
*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.
