Description
This Family Favorite Salad is a delightful mix of crunchy almonds, crispy bacon, fresh greens, and zesty homemade dressing, perfect for gatherings or a light meal.
Ingredients
Slivered almonds
Bacon
Large romaine hearts
Grape tomatoes
Swiss cheese
Parmesan cheese
Croutons
Light olive oil
Lemon juice
Garlic
Dijon mustard
Honey
Salt
Pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then crumble into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine hearts, grape tomatoes, crumbled bacon, slivered almonds, and the cheeses.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Add croutons on top.
- Serve immediately for the best crunch and freshness.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or swap the cheeses according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Salad
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Family Favorite Salad, salad recipe, easy salad, fresh salad