Bacon, Cherry Tomato, and Avocado Salad
Per ServingBacon, Cherry Tomato, and Avocado Salad |
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| Makes: 8 servings | ||
| Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups salad, 2 Tbsp dressing | ||
| Calories | 140 | |
| Fat | 11 | g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 | g |
| Trans Fat | 0 | g |
| Carbohydrate | 8 | g |
| Fiber | 3 | g |
| Sugars | 4 | g |
| Cholesterol | 5 | mg |
| Sodium | 165 | mg |
| Potassium | 435 | mg |
| Protein | 3 | g |
| Phosphorus | 60 | mg |
| Choices: Nonstarchy Vegetable 1, Fat 2.5 | ||
- Makes: 8 servings
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups salad, 2 Tbsp dressing
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 6 to 10 minutes
- Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
| 2 | pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved | |
| 1 | large | avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
| 1 | small | cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces |
| 1/2 | small | red onion, thinly sliced |
| Dressing | ||
| 1/4 | cup | olive oil |
| 2 | Tbsp. | fresh lemon juice |
| 1 | Tbsp. | balsamic vinegar |
| 2 | tsp. | salt-free Italian seasoning blend |
| 1 | tsp. | minced garlic (1 clove) |
| 1/4 | tsp. | sea salt |
| 1/8 | tsp. | sugar or sugar substitute |
| 4 | slices turkey bacon (about 3 oz) | |
| 4 | cups | mixed greens |
| 1/4 | cup | sliced fresh basil |
Directions
- Combine the tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients and add to the tomato mixture. Toss well and let stand at room temperature for 1/2 hour prior to serving so the flavors can blend.
- Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet. Cool for 5 minutes. Coarsely chop the bacon.
- Add the greens to a shallow platter. Top with the tomato mixture and garnish with the cooked bacon and fresh basil.
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