Bacon salad with cheese, walnuts and capers

4 servings

30 minutes

This Italian salad with bacon, cheese, walnuts, and capers is a combination of deep flavors and textures. Crispy fried bacon reveals savory notes complemented by the softness of cheese cubes and the freshness of romaine lettuce leaves. Juicy tomatoes add brightness, while toasted walnuts provide nutty richness. Capers add a slight tanginess, and the dressing made from olive oil, mustard, and balsamic vinegar ties all the ingredients into a harmonious unity. This salad is perfect for an appetizer, light lunch, or Mediterranean-style dinner. Its origin is linked to traditional Italian gastronomy where the balance of flavors and the naturalness of ingredients are valued.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 770.1
• Proteins: 24.1g
• Fats: 73.4g
• Carbohydrates: 4.1g

Ingredients

• Bacon: 250 g
• Cheese: 100 g
• Walnuts: 15 pc
• Capers: 1 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Olive oil: 5 tbsp
• Grainy mustard: 1 tbsp
• Vinegar: 1 tbsp
• Romaine lettuce: 1 pc
• Tomatoes: 2 pc

Cooking steps

1. Slice the bacon thinly and fry it in olive oil with pepper and garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bacon: 250 g
   • Olive oil: 5 tablespoon
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Cut the cheese into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 100 g

3. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Romaine lettuce: 1 piece

4. Cut the tomatoes into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 2 pieces

5. Roast walnuts in garlic oil and chop coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 15 pieces
   • Olive oil: 5 tablespoon

6. Combine all ingredients. Add capers. Dress the salad with olive oil, mustard, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Capers: 1 tablespoon
   • Olive oil: 5 tablespoon
   • Grainy mustard: 1 tablespoon
   • Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste