Best Avocado Salad With Bleu Cheese Bacon Recipes

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BACON AVOCADO SALAD



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Everyone in my family loves this bacon and avocado salad-even the younger kids! I serve it at pretty much every get-together I've hosted, and at this point, the recipe's been shared too many times to count. -Noreen McCormick Danek, Cromwell, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
SALAD:
1 bunch romaine, chopped (about 12 cups)
3/4 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or feta cheese

Steps:

  • Place first 6 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well until blended. Refrigerate until serving., In a large bowl, combine romaine, bacon, tomatoes and onion. Toss avocados with lemon juice and add to salad. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with dressing, shaking the jar to blend again if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 31g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

AVOCADO-TOMATO SALAD WITH BACON AND BLUE CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 pounds assorted tomatoes, halved or cut into wedges if large
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 slices thick-cut bacon
1 avocado
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup blue cheese dressing (see directions)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or scallions
Crumbled blue cheese, for topping

Steps:

  • Put the tomatoes in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; set aside until juicy, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool slightly, then crumble into bite-size pieces.
  • Pit and peel the avocado; cut into 1/2-inch pieces and toss with the lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes and gently toss. Drizzle with the dressing and top with the bacon, chives and blue cheese.
  • Puree 1/2 cup each crumbled blue cheese and sour cream, 1/3 cup buttermilk, 1 small garlic clove (smashed) and 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar in a blender. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 1/4 cup more blue cheese, 2 to 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce and/or hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper. (Makes about 2 cups.)

BACON AVOCADO SALAD



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This salad is a favorite during the hot summer months. Serve it on a bed of your favorite leafy greens with some garlic bread, and everyone is a happy camper.

Provided by kristen

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bacon, chopped
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
5 avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels.
  • Stir cucumber, tomatoes, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Gently stir bacon, avocado, cilantro, and green onions into cucumber mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 828.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

BLEU CHEESE AND BACON BURGERS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons bleu cheese crumbles (recommended: Treasure Cave)
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 cup bleu cheese crumbles (recommended: Treasure Cave)
1/4 cup real bacon pieces (recommended: Hormel)
1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning (recommended: McCormick Grill Mates)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 onion rolls, toasted
Lettuce, tomato, onion
Sliced avocado, optional

Steps:

  • For bleu cheese butter:
  • In a small bowl with a fork, smash together butter and 2 tablespoons bleu cheese crumbles; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, stir to combine ground beef, 1/3 cup bleu cheese crumbles, bacon pieces, and steak seasoning. Wet your hands to prevent sticking and shape into 4 patties slightly larger than the buns. Cover with plastic and set aside in refrigerator.
  • Set up grill for direct cooking over high heat. Brush and oil grate before cooking. Salt and pepper burgers and place on hot grill. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium. Serve hot on toasted onion roll. Spread with bleu cheese butter, lettuce, tomato, onion, and sliced avocado, if using.
  • INDOOR: Follow instructions for preparing burgers. Preheat broiler. Place burgers on wire rack over foil lined baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil 6 inches from heat source for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium.

BACON AVOCADO CAESAR SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: romaine lettuce, bacon, avocado, crouton, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head romaine lettuce
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 avocado, diced
½ cup crouton
½ cup parmesan cheese, shaved, add extra for serving
¼ cup caesar dressing

Steps:

  • Slice the lettuce into about 1-inch (2 ½ cm) pieces, then transfer to a large salad bowl.
  • Add the bacon, avocado, croutons, cheese, and dressing, mixing until evenly combined.
  • Serve with additional parmesan on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 3 grams

CHOPPED SALAD WITH BLEU CHEESE AND AVOCADO



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Make and share this Chopped Salad With Bleu Cheese and Avocado recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
pepper
1 large head romaine lettuce, shredded
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 large avocado, chopped
3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
6 slices bacon, crisp-fried, crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper in a jar with a lid. Cover and shake to mix well.
  • For the salad, place the lettuce in an oval or rectangular bowl. Arrange the tomato, bacon, onion, avocado, and cheese in rows over the lettuce.
  • Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss just before serving.

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