Bacon, Spinach & Tomato Salad

Some of the best-inspired recipes come from other dishes. This dish was inspired by a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. If it works for a sandwich, why not make a few variations and create a layered salad? The result is a healthy alternative with a lovely light dressing.

Serves: 6

Prep time: 20 min | Cook time: 25 min

Ingredients:

Dressing:

  • ¼ cup (50 mL) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) grainy Dijon mustard
  • Generous pinch of granulated sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Salad:

  • 6 oz (175 g) thick sliced bacon
  • 6 cups (1.5 L) fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 2 tomatoes, red or yellow or one of each, chopped
  • 1 firm, ripe avocado
  • Freshly squeezed juice from 1 lemon
  • 10 oz (284 mL) can of Money’s Mushrooms, Whole, drained
  • 2 whole green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup (125 mL) shaved Parmesan

Instructions:

  1. Chop thick slices of bacon crosswise into ¼ inch (.5 cm) pieces. Cook in a large frying pan until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  2. Wash and spin dry spinach. Place half in the bottom of a large, straight-sided salad bowl. Cover with a layer of chopped tomatoes and then the remaining spinach leaves.
  3. Cut avocado in half, remove the stone and skin, coarsely chop, and toss with a little lemon juice. Sprinkle avocado over the spinach.
  4. Top with cooked bacon, mushrooms, green onions, and shaved Parmesan.
  5. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together to blend. Pour over salad and serve.
  6. Enjoy your healthy and delicious salad!

Nutritional Information:

  • Calories: 190 per serving, Protein: 8 g, Total Fat: 16 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 13 mg, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Fiber: 2 g, Sodium: 502 mg
Moneys Bacon Spinach & Tomato Salad