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Bacon Avocado Salad

Creamy Bacon Avocado Salad That Will Wow Your Tastebuds

This Bacon Avocado Salad blends creamy avocado with crispy bacon for a delightful and healthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces Hass Avocado Use ripe for best flavor
  • 2 strips Bacon Oven-cooked for smoky flavor
  • ½ bunch Fresh Watercress Can substitute with arugula
  • 1 teaspoon Shallots Minced; can substitute with green onions
  • ¼ teaspoon Pink Peppercorns Smashed; use cracked black pepper if needed
For the Dressing
  • 1 teaspoon Avocado Oil Can use olive oil instead
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice Fresh squeezed for best flavor
  • 1 pinch Maldon or Kosher Salt Enhances overall flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • Small bowl
  • Serving Plate

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Bacon Avocado Salad
  1. Gather all the ingredients: 2 ripe Hass avocados, 2 strips of bacon, fresh watercress, minced shallots, pink peppercorns, avocado oil, lemon juice, and salt.
  2. Wash the watercress under cold running water and pat dry. Slice the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
  3. Mince the shallots and smash the pink peppercorns lightly.
  4. Squeeze fresh lemon juice into a small bowl, aiming for about one teaspoon.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the bacon strips for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
  6. On a serving plate, drizzle avocado oil, layer the halved avocado pieces, add minced shallots and smashed pink peppercorns, and top with crispy bacon.
  7. Sprinkle fresh watercress over the salad, drizzle lemon juice, and season with a pinch of salt.
  8. Serve immediately to enjoy freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use ripe avocados for the best texture. Serve fresh for optimal flavors.

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