Crispy Bacon and Avocado Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Crispy Bacon and Avocado Salad, a harmonious blend of smoky, creamy, and crisp textures that’s as satisfying as it is refreshing. Featuring perfectly crispy bacon crumbles paired with buttery avocado, crunchy romaine lettuce, and vibrant cherry tomatoes, this salad is a true crowd-pleaser. A drizzle of homemade lemon-honey Dijon dressing ties everything together with a tangy-sweet burst of flavor. Simple yet indulgent, this quick and easy recipe, ready in just 25 minutes, is perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or a show-stopping starter. Packed with fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients, this salad strikes the ideal balance between wholesome and indulgent.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 slices Bacon
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.25 small Red onion
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Cook the bacon slices in the skillet until they are crispy, about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Once cooked, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease. Let cool, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

While the bacon is cooking, rinse and pat dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 4

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel the cucumber, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Dice the avocado into bite-sized chunks, and finely slice the red onion. Add all these ingredients to the salad bowl with the lettuce.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Add the crumbled bacon to the salad. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, making sure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy bacon and avocado salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1304.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1118.4

Total Fat 90.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.1g
Cholesterol 47.5mg	0%
Sodium 2299.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.7g	0%
Total Sugars 20.7g
Protein 31.5g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 306.3mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 3095.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.4%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 19.9%