Tangy Bacon Salad Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Tangy Bacon Salad Dressing, a flavor-packed recipe that blends savory, smoky, and sweet notes into every bite. Made with crispy bacon, a hint of honey, tangy apple cider vinegar, and bold Dijon mustard, this dressing is the ultimate balance of richness and zest. The addition of finely minced shallot adds a delicate onion-like flavor, while olive oil ensures a silky, smooth texture. Ready in just 20 minutes, this homemade dressing is perfect for drizzling over crisp greens, roasted vegetables, or even as a dip for crusty bread. Bonus: it stores beautifully in the fridge for up to a week, making it a time-saving, versatile addition to your repertoire. Try this unique bacon vinaigrette today and turn your salads into a restaurant-worthy side dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Bacon
- 1 small Shallot
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Place the bacon slices in a cold skillet and cook over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside on paper towels to drain.
While the bacon cools, finely mince the shallot.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
Crumble the cooled bacon into small pieces and stir into the dressing.
Add the minced shallot and stir well to incorporate all ingredients.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Serve immediately over your favorite salad, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Allow it to come to room temperature before serving if refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.3 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1826 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.8 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 307 mg | 7% | |
*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.
