Strawberry Salad
Mixed greens with strawberries, bacon, tomatoes, cheese, and almonds
Equipment
- food processor, mini chopper, or blender
Ingredients
Salad
- 8 slices crispy bacon, chopped
- 8 ounces baby greens mix
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup of grape or cherry tomatoes in mixed colors
- ¼ cup toasted almond slivers
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 6 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Salad
- Cook the bacon until crispy. Cool for a few minutes, and then chop it. Set aside.
- Add the salad greens to a large serving bowl.
- Wash, drain, hull, and slice the strawberries. Add them to the salad.
- Add the tomatoes.
- Just before serving, add the bacon and almonds. Gently toss. Then, sprinkle the salad with Parmesan cheese.
Dressing
- Add all the dressing ingredients to a food processor. Blend until emulsified.
Notes
Toasted Almonds
For convenience, look for packaged almonds that are toasted. Alternatively, you can toast them in a 350°F oven for 5-8 minutes, stirring them to ensure even browning. Nuts burn easily, so keep an eye on them during the last few minutes of browning.Nutrition
Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 271mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 509IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 1mg
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