French Bacon Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to salad when I want something that feels fancy but comes together in under an hour. French bacon brings such incredible depth and richness without overwhelming the fresh greens, and the beauty is that most of these ingredients are pantry staples. Cherry tomatoes are loaded with lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that's great for your heart, and they add the perfect burst of sweetness to balance the savory bacon. What I love most is how quick and affordable it is to make, especially when you're feeding a crowd or just need a satisfying weeknight dinner. The warm bacon dressing brings everything together beautifully.
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Ingredients
- 400french bacon
- 200 choppedmixed greens
- 1red onion
- 1red bell pepper
- 100croutons(store-bought or homemade)
- 200cherry tomatoes
- 50balsamic vinaigrette
- 50olive oil
- 10dijon mustard
- 5salt
- 2black pepper
- 20fresh parsley
- 20fresh thyme
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the croutons on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, red onion, red bell pepper, and croutons.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinaigrette, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Tip: Adjust the dressing to taste.
- 4
Add the cherry tomatoes and toss to combine.
- 5
Sprinkle the toasted croutons and chopped fresh herbs over the salad.
Tip: Garnish with additional herbs if desired.
- 6
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.
Tip: Adjust the amount of dressing to your liking.
- 7
Toss the salad gently to combine.
- 8
Serve warm or at room temperature.
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