Bacon, Baked Pepper and Quinoa Salad

6 servings

30 minutes

Salad with bacon, roasted peppers, and quinoa is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. This salad hails from European cuisine, where the balance between meat ingredients and fresh vegetables is valued. A light mustard-lemon dressing adds zest to the dish, while salad leaves provide freshness. It’s perfect as a light dinner or an original side dish.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 374
• Proteins: 11.4g
• Fats: 29.6g
• Carbohydrates: 14.3g

Ingredients

• Sweet pepper: 2 pc
• Quinoa: 100 g
• Smoked bacon: 200 g
• Mixed salad leaves: 2 bunch
• Olive oil: 4 tbsp
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Dijon mustard: 1 tsp
• Wine vinegar: 1 tsp
• Salt: pinch
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Wash the bell pepper and remove the seeds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 2 pieces

2. Spray the pepper with olive oil and place it in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 20 minutes until cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 4 tablespoons

3. Remove the skin from the peppers and cut them into small strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 2 pieces

4. Cook quinoa until ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Quinoa: 100 g

5. Cut the bacon into small strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Smoked bacon: 200 g

6. Roast in a dry, well-heated pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Smoked bacon: 200 g

7. Add mustard to a separate container.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon

8. To salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  pinch

9. Pour a spoon of lemon juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon

10. Add vinegar and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

    Required ingredients:

    • Wine vinegar: 1 teaspoon
    • Olive oil: 4 tablespoons

11. Press the garlic. Mix well.

    Required ingredients:

    • Garlic: 3 cloves

12. Mix all the ingredients and serve at the table. Bon appétit!

    Required ingredients:

    • Mixed salad leaves: 2 bunchs