Apple Bacon Salad
The flavors of garlic, bacon and lemon bring this together this delicious fresh salad you'll want to serve often.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
DRESSING:
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
SALAD:
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 medium bunch green leaf lettuce
- 1 medium bunch red leaf lettuce
- 2 medium red delicious apples, skin on and cubed
- 1 large lemon
- ½ pound turkey bacon, cooked until crisp (can use regular bacon)
- croutons (oprional)
Instructions
MAKE THE DRESSING:
- Mix together dressing ingredients in lidded jar or tupperware bowl. Shake well and refrigerate.
ASSEMBLE THE SALAD:
- Cut the garlic clove in half and rub the inside of the salad bowl (this works best with a wooden salad bowl).
- Wash and dry the lettuce leaves and tear into bite sized pieces. Place lettuce and apples in bowl. Juice the lemon and pour over the top of the salad/apple mix. Crumble bacon on top.
- Toss with the chilled dressing. Croutons are optional, but delicious.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 744mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6290IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg