Strawberry Bacon Romaine Salad
Bright, bold, and irresistibly flavorful, this Strawberry Bacon Romaine Salad offers a delightful medley of textures and tastes that will elevate your salad game. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the base, topped with juicy, sweet strawberries, smoky crumbled bacon, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy sliced almonds. Thinly sliced red onions add a zesty bite, while a velvety homemade balsamic vinaigrette—featuring olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard—ties everything together. Perfect as a light lunch or a crowd-pleasing side dish, this quick and easy salad comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at your next gathering. The savory-sweet combination is a surefire way to keep everyone coming back for more!
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Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Strawberries
- 6 slices Cooked bacon
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop or tear it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Rinse the strawberries, remove the stems, and slice them thinly. Add them to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it is crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble into small pieces. Add the crumbled bacon to the salad.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad for a pop of flavor.
Step 5
Sprinkle the feta cheese and sliced almonds over the salad for added texture and creaminess.
Step 6
To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Adjust the seasoning to taste if necessary.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing combination of flavors and textures!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1650.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1346.0 |
| Total Fat 95.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.3g | |
| Cholesterol 114.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3319.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 83.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 42.2g | |
| Protein 51.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 19.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 954.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3157.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories