Loaded Bacon Salad Recipe
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I don’t generally eat a lot of bacon. But there are times when it really hits the spot, and this loaded bacon salad hit hard. Plus, it kept me super full for hours afterward, and it’ll do the same for you.
You might also want to try one of my other delicious salad recipes, such as this Spring Roll Salad, this Mediterranean Chopped Salad, or this Italian Chopped Salad.
This is one of those salads that works for lunch or dinner, travels well, and is super delish every time you eat it. It’s also lower in calories than you might think for a recipe that includes bacon. But make no mistake, this salad is a full meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s easy to make.
- It tastes great every time you make it.
- It travels well for lunch or makes a simple, delicious dinner.
Pro Recipe Tips
Chop all the vegetables into roughly the same size for easier eating. Also, don’t let the ingredient list hold you back. Add anything to this salad you like in any amount you want.
What You’ll Need To Make Bacon Salad
Greens – Try arugula, spinach, kale, romaine, iceberg, or butter lettuce. Or use a mix for variety.
Cherry tomatoes – Or grape tomatoes.
Red onion – In a pinch, a yellow onion will work, but red is better.
Corn – I used frozen corn that I steamed, but you can also cook from fresh.
Avocado
Bacon (fresh, crispy bacon bits made from chopped-up bacon slices)
Fresh cilantro – Or try fresh parsley if you don’t like cilantro.
Extra virgin olive oil – Or other light-flavored oil.
Balsamic vinegar – No sugar added.
Prepared yellow mustard – No sugar added.
Salt & pepper – To taste
How To Make Bacon Salad – Step-By-Step
Cut the raw bacon into small bits, and cook in a skillet with a bit of oil as needed.
While the bacon is cooking, cut the cherry tomatoes, chop the red onion and avocado. If you’re using frozen corn, cook it to the package directions.
Combine the lettuce and other salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Whisk together the dressing ingredients and drizzle it over the salad.
Gently toss the salad to coat everything in the dressing and bacon bits.
Serve and enjoy
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for one to two days. If you store it without the dressing, it will last up to three days.
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Loaded Bacon Salad Recipe
Equipment
- 1 large cutting board
- 1 small or medium skillet
- 1 large salad bowl for mixing
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups greens (pick your favorite lettuce)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ medium red onion (chopped fine)
- 1 cup cooked corn (I used frozen and cooked it)
- 1 medium avocado (diced)
- 1 cup chopped bacon (cooked to your liking)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (or parsley – chopped)
Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp. balisamic vinegar
- 1 tsp. prepared yellow mustard (no sugar added)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cut the raw bacon into small bits, and cook in a skillet with a bit of oil as needed.
- While the bacon is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber (or substitute), red onion, and avocado. If you're using frozen corn, cook it to the package directions.
- Combine the lettuce and other salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients and drizzle it over the salad.
- Gently toss the salad to coat everything in the dressing and bacon bits.
- Serve and enjoy
Notes
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