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Tangy Bacon Avocado Salad

Creamy avocado, crispy bacon, juicy tomato, and zippy vinaigrette shine in this tangy bacon avocado salad recipe. It makes a great light lunch by itself, but also pairs well with just about any entrée.
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Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Salad
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz. grape tomatoes halved
  • ½ small red onion thinly sliced
  • 6 slices of bacon
  • 1/3 c. vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • ¼ tsp. hot sauce such as Tabasco (optional)
  • 2 large avocados peeled and diced
  • 4 c. chopped romaine lettuce

Method
 

  1. Cut the bacon into half-inch pieces and fry over medium-low heat until crispy, about 10 minutes.
  2. Drain bacon on a paper towel, then set aside to cool.
  3. Chop the lettuce, halve or chop the tomatoes, dice the avocado, and slice the onion.
  4. Place all in a large bowl and top with cooled bacon and avocado.
  5. To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce (if using).
  6. Pour the dressing over the lettuce mix and toss to coat.
  7. Enjoy!

Notes

*If making ahead of time (within 12 hours of serving), wait to pour the dressing over the lettuce mix until just before serving.