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.
1
Tear the salad leaves by hand.
- Iceberg lettuce: 200 g
2
Chop the parsley finely.
- Parsley: 1 bunch
3
Add parsley to the salad.
- Parsley: 1 bunch
4
Chop the garlic finely.
- Garlic: 15 g
5
Peel the cucumber and cut it into cubes.
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
6
Chop the pepper coarsely.
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 150 g
7
Cut the bacon into strips and place it in a dry heated pan.
- Bacon: 100 g
8
Season with pepper.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
9
Roast, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes.
- Bacon: 100 g
10
Transfer the bacon to a separate dish to cool.
- Bacon: 100 g
11
Combine the vegetables in a bowl.
- Iceberg lettuce: 200 g
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 150 g
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
12
Chop the onion finely.
- Spring onion: 40 g
13
Clean and dice the avocado. Drizzle with lemon juice and salt.
- Avocado: 1 piece
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Sea salt: to taste
14
Add avocado to the salad and season with oil.
- Avocado: 1 piece
- Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tablespoons
15
Add bacon, mix, and serve.
- Bacon: 100 g
