Creamy avocado, crisp bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes tossed in a tangy citrus vinaigrette for a vibrant dish.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Salad Assembly
01 - 6 slices bacon
02 - 2 large ripe avocados, diced
03 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
05 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
→ Citrus Vinaigrette
07 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 teaspoon honey
13 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until deeply crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and allow to cool. Crumble into bite-sized pieces.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocados, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped chives.
03 - In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, fresh orange juice, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, sea salt, and black pepper until the mixture is fully emulsified.
04 - Add the cooled, crumbled bacon to the prepared salad. Drizzle with citrus vinaigrette and gently toss ingredients together to thoroughly coat.
05 - Plate the salad promptly to enjoy optimal freshness and texture.
