Description
This bacon salad is a crispy, savory, and fresh dish that combines crunchy bacon with crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, and a light dressing. It’s quick to put together and perfect as a lunch, side dish, or even a light dinner.
Ingredients
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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4 cups mixed salad greens
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 cucumber, sliced
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1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
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In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber.
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
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Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
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Top with crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese, if using.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
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For extra crunch, add croutons or toasted nuts.
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Swap in turkey bacon for a lighter option.
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This salad is best served fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg