Summer Salad with Bacon and Walnuts

4 servings

30 minutes

Summer salad with bacon and walnuts is a harmonious blend of freshness and zest, perfect for warm days. Its roots trace back to European cuisine, where the balance of flavors and textures is valued. Crispy bacon adds richness, while walnuts provide a light nutty sweetness. Sweet peppers, carrots, and juicy cherry tomatoes bring refreshing freshness to the dish. Dressed with aromatic ranch dressing, this salad becomes an ideal complement to a light summer dinner or picnic. It works well as a standalone dish or as a side to meat or fish, offering delight in every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 190.6
• Proteins: 6.4g
• Fats: 14.1g
• Carbohydrates: 10.4g

Ingredients

• Lettuce: 1 pc
• Smoked bacon: 6 pc
• Cherry tomatoes: 400 g
• Carrot: 2 pc
• English cucumbers: 1 pc
• Yellow bell pepper: 1 pc
• Crushed walnuts: 65 g
• Coarse salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
• Ranch sauce: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Heat the pan and fry the bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel and cool. Cut into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Smoked bacon: 6 pieces

2. Cut the lettuce into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lettuce: 1 piece

3. In a large bowl, mix chopped salad, bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced carrot, finely chopped pepper and cucumber, and walnuts. Stir and refrigerate for a while.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lettuce: 1 piece
   • Smoked bacon: 6 pieces
   • Cherry tomatoes: 400 g
   • Carrot: 2 pieces
   • English cucumbers: 1 piece
   • Yellow bell pepper: 1 piece
   • Crushed walnuts: 65 g

4. Add ranch sauce, season with salt and pepper. Mix well and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ranch sauce:  to taste
   • Coarse salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste