Avocado and Bacon Salad

2 servings

20 minutes

Avocado and bacon salad is a refined combination of fresh vegetables and crispy bacon, complemented by the creaminess of avocado. This recipe traces back to European culinary traditions that value the balance of flavors and textures. Iceberg lettuce adds freshness and crunch, avocado provides creamy tenderness, while bacon contributes salty richness and an appetizing aroma. Olive oil and lemon juice bind the ingredients together, creating a harmonious flavor with a slight tanginess. Garlic and herbs add zest, making the salad an ideal accompaniment to meat dishes or a light snack on its own. It can be served at festive tables or in everyday menus, enjoying every bite of freshness and richness.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 729.4
• Proteins: 16.6g
• Fats: 66.8g
• Carbohydrates: 13.2g

Ingredients

• Avocado: 1 pc
• Iceberg lettuce: 200 g
• Sweet pepper: 150 g
• Bacon: 100 g
• Garlic: 15 g
• Green onions: 40 g
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Sea salt: to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tbsp
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Lemon: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Tear the salad leaves by hand.

   Required ingredients:

   • Iceberg lettuce: 200 g

2. Chop the parsley finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 1 bunch

3. Add parsley to the salad.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 1 bunch

4. Chop the garlic finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 15 g

5. Peel the cucumber and cut it into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 1 piece

6. Chop the pepper coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 150 g

7. Cut the bacon into strips and place it in a dry heated pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bacon: 100 g

8. Season with pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

9. Roast, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bacon: 100 g

10. Transfer the bacon to a separate dish to cool.

    Required ingredients:

    • Bacon: 100 g

11. Combine the vegetables in a bowl.

    Required ingredients:

    • Iceberg lettuce: 200 g
    • Sweet pepper: 150 g
    • Cucumbers: 1 piece

12. Chop the onion finely.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green onions: 40 g

13. Clean and dice the avocado. Drizzle with lemon juice and salt.

    Required ingredients:

    • Avocado: 1 piece
    • Lemon: 1 piece
    • Sea salt:  to taste

14. Add avocado to the salad and season with oil.

    Required ingredients:

    • Avocado: 1 piece
    • Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tablespoons

15. Add bacon, mix, and serve.

    Required ingredients:

    • Bacon: 100 g