Italian Bacon Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners because it comes together in just forty minutes and tastes absolutely restaurant quality. The beauty of this Italian Bacon Salad is how the crispy, savory bacon perfectly complements the fresh mixed greens and vibrant cherry tomatoes. What I love most is that the cherry tomatoes are packed with lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that's actually better absorbed by your body when paired with fat from the bacon and olive oil. Best of all, you probably have most of these ingredients in your kitchen already, making it both budget friendly and incredibly simple to prepare.
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Ingredients
- 200italian bacon
- 1mixed greens
- 400cherry tomatoes
- 150cucumber
- 100red onion
- 120italian dressing
- 60olive oil
- 30balsamic vinegar
- 1salt
- ½black pepper
- 2garlic
- ½italian seasoning
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Cook the Italian bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy.
Tip: Remove excess fat for a healthier option.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Tip: Use a large bowl to prevent the salad from getting soggy.
- 3
Add the cooked Italian bacon to the bowl with the vegetables.
Tip: Crunchy bacon adds a nice texture to the salad.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
Tip: Use a whisk to emulsify the dressing.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Tip: Make sure the salad is coated evenly.
- 6
Sprinkle the garlic and Italian seasoning over the salad.
Tip: Add a pinch of Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip: Freshly made salad is best enjoyed immediately.
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