Low Sodium Crispy Bacon Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and satisfying Low Sodium Crispy Bacon Salad, perfect for those seeking a healthier twist on a classic favorite without sacrificing flavor. This recipe combines crispy, oven-baked low sodium bacon with a medley of fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients like mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and thinly sliced red onion. The tangy homemade dressing, featuring olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of garlic powder, ties it all together beautifully. Ready in under 30 minutes, this hearty yet refreshing salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or serving at gatherings. Optional crumbled feta cheese adds an extra layer of decadence, making it customizable to suit your taste. Healthy, quick, and bursting with flavor, this low sodium bacon salad recipe is bound to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Low sodium bacon
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 whole Cucumber
- 0.5 whole Red onion
- 1 whole Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, lay the slices of low sodium bacon on the sheet without overlapping, and bake for 10 minutes or until crispy.
While the bacon is cooking, prepare the salad by washing and drying the mixed greens and placing them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber thinly, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the salad bowl with the mixed greens.
Halve the avocado, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, slice it, and add to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, black pepper, and garlic powder to make the dressing.
Once the bacon is done and crispy, remove from the oven and place on a cutting board. Chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
Add the chopped bacon to the salad, drizzle with the dressing, and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately, garnished with crumbled feta cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1228 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.2 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.1 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 203 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 2310 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 40.6 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 780 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2332 mg | 50% | |
*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.
