Avocado BLT Citrus Salad (Printable Version)
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.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Quick and simple enough for a weekday lunch but impressive for sharing
- Bursting with fresh, vibrant ingredients and savory-sweet notes from the vinaigrette
- Naturally gluten-free and easy to adapt with or without meat
- Balanced with healthy fats and protein for real satisfaction
02 -
- Gluten free as written which makes it flexible for most guests
- Naturally high in healthy fats thanks to avocado and olive oil
- Satisfying for lunch or dinner yet light enough to serve as a side
03 -
- Whisk the vinaigrette just before pouring for best flavor separation
- Chill your salad bowl if it is a warm day to keep lettuce extra crisp
- Wait to add avocado until the last second for color and creaminess
- If you want extra crunch toss in a few toasted sunflower seeds or pepitas