Bacon and goat cheese salad with creamy garlic dressing
An easy salad with mixed greens, bacon, goat cheese, and a creamy dressing that can be served as a starter or a side dish.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 oz bag of mixed greens
- 1 chopped tomato
- 3-4 strips of bacon or pancetta chopped up
- 8 oz log of goat cheese
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/2 red onion or carrot (optional)
- 2 pieces of toast (optional)
Dressing
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise or greek yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon of shallot flakes
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon of dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon of paprika
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing the ingredients together.
- In a pan, cook the bacon cubes at high heat for 5-8 minutes until it looks cooked.
- Chop the tomato and any optional ingredients into small pieces.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens with all the ingredients including the cooked bacon and dressing.
- Toss the salad to make sure that the dressing coats evenly.
- Plate the salad, along with a couple of pieces of the goat cheese.
- Serve while the bacon is warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 19gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 524mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.