Description
This Avocado Bacon Spinach Salad combines crispy bacon, fresh baby spinach, juicy little tomatoes, creamy avocados, and mini mozzarella balls, all tossed in a tangy honey mustard dressing. Perfect for a quick, flavorful, and nutritious meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon
- 10 ounces little tomatoes (e.g. grape or cherry), halved
- 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach
- 2 avocados, diced
- 3.5 ounces mini fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Cut the bacon into small pieces using kitchen shears for ease. Place the pieces in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry for about 10 minutes until crispy. Once cooked, transfer the bacon onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, add the olive oil, yellow mustard, honey, lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, and garlic powder. Whisk everything together until the dressing is well combined and smooth.
- Prepare the salad: While the bacon cooks and the dressing is prepared, halve the little tomatoes, dice the avocados, and chop the red onion. Add these ingredients along with the baby spinach and mini mozzarella balls to a large salad bowl.
- Combine and serve: Once the bacon has cooled slightly, add it to the salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately for best freshness and flavor.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast some walnuts or pecans and add them to the salad.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor in the dressing.
- You can substitute mini mozzarella balls with cubed regular mozzarella if unavailable.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the bacon and add roasted chickpeas for a crunchy protein alternative.
- For meal prep, keep the dressing separate and toss just before serving to avoid sogginess.
