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Avocado Bacon Salad

A creamy and crispy delight in every bite!

4servings
20 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Avocado Bacon Salad

About this recipe

This Avocado Bacon Salad combines the rich creaminess of avocados with the savory crunch of bacon. It's perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light meal, delighting your taste buds with every mouthful. The addition of fresh cilantro and lime juice infuses a zesty freshness, making it an ideal choice for warm weather dining.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of bacon
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups mixed greens

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.

  2. 2

    Halve the avocados, remove pits, and dice the flesh.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine diced avocado, chopped red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Add the mixed greens to the bowl and gently toss to coat.

  5. 5

    Top the salad with crumbled bacon.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

Chef's tip

For a vegetarian version, substitute bacon with roasted chickpeas or nuts for crunch.

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