Strawberry Bacon Salad (Printable Recipe)
Crispy bacon meets strawberries and cheese in this bold and simple salad.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Salad
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8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
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1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
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5 slices cooked bacon, chopped
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2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
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2/3 cup chopped pecans
→ Dressing
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 teaspoon dijon mustard
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce. Slice the strawberries. Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop. Crumble the blue cheese and chop the pecans if not pre-chopped.
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In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
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In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, strawberries, bacon, blue cheese, and pecans. Drizzle with the prepared dressing.
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Gently toss all ingredients until evenly coated with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
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This salad pairs well with grilled chicken, salmon, or can be served alongside dishes like crab cakes or baked macaroni and cheese.
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Feta or goat cheese can be substituted for blue cheese if preferred.
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For additional flavor and texture, consider adding sliced avocado, red onion, chickpeas, or hard-boiled eggs.