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.
1
Slice the bacon thinly and fry it in olive oil with pepper and garlic.
- Bacon: 250 g
- Olive oil: 5 tablespoon
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
2
Cut the cheese into cubes.
- Cheese: 100 g
3
Wash and dry the lettuce leaves.
- Romano lettuce: 1 piece
4
Cut the tomatoes into cubes.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
5
Roast walnuts in garlic oil and chop coarsely.
- 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.
- Capers: 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil: 5 tablespoon
- Wholegrain mustard: 1 tablespoon
- Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
