Best Spinach Bacon And Avocado Salad Recipes

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SPINACH, BACON, AND AVOCADO SALAD



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I commandeered this recipe from a colleague after tasting it at a work party. The spinach/bacon/avocado combination is absolutely divine and can be vaguely healthy if turkey bacon is used!

Provided by JessHinkson

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces Baby Spinach, rinsed and spun dry
10 slices bacon, grilled until crisp and chopped
3 avocados, peeled, halved, stoned, and chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
3 ounces pine nuts, toasted (optional)
3 eggs, hard-boiled and sliced (optional)
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed (it really makes a difference!)

Steps:

  • Prep spinach, bacon, avocado, and tomato/pine nuts/egg, if using. Place in a bowl, tossing together with two large spoons. Set aside.
  • Add remaining ingredients to a small bowl and beat together with a fork until thoroughly blended.
  • Alternatively, place ingredients in capped jar and shake vigorously until well-blended.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss well to combine. Serve immediately after taking some for yourself, because this will go quick!

ROAST ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM CHICKEN SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON, AVOCADO AND GOAT CHEESE RECIPE



Roast Asparagus and Mushroom Chicken Spinach Salad with Bacon, Avocado and Goat Cheese Recipe image

A recipe for Roast Asparagus and Mushroom Chicken Spinach Salad with Bacon, Avocado and Goat Cheese : A nice summery chicken spinach salad with roasted asparagus, mushrooms, bacon and goat cheese in a balsamic vinaigrette.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
8 ounces mushrooms, quartered or sliced
1 tablespoon oil
salt and pepper to taste
4 strips bacon (optional)
8 ounces chicken breast, pounded thin
salt and pepper to taste
6 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 large ripe avocado, sliced
1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Toss the asparagus and mushrooms in the oil, salt and pepper, place on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until they start to caramelize, about 20 minutes, mixing half way through.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon and set aside on paper towels to drain before crumbling.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, heat the grill (or a pan) to medium-high heat, brush with oil and cook the chicken until cooked through and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side, before letting rest for 5 minutes and slicing.
  • Assemble the salad, toss in the dressing and enjoy!

SPINACH SALAD WITH APPLES, AVOCADO, AND BACON



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Provided by Jeff Edmunds

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Ginger     Lunch     Apple     Bacon     Avocado     Spinach     Fall     Bon Appétit     South Dakota     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 to 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 pound bacon slices, chopped
2 6-ounce bags baby spinach leaves
2 medium-size red apples (such as Red Delicious or Gala), halved, cored, thinly sliced
1 cup very thinly sliced red onion
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, cubed

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, powdered sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, dry mustard, paprika and ground ginger in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Sauté chopped bacon slices in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer chopped bacon to paper towel and drain. Combine baby spinach leaves, apple slices, red onion, avocado and bacon in large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among plates and serve.

WILTED SPINACH AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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Make and share this Wilted Spinach and Avocado Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Spinach

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lb fresh spinach, stemmed, rinsed, and patted dry
1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
8 slices lean streaky bacon
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and mustard, and whisk until well blended. Add the sugar, garlic, and salt and pepper; stir well and set aside.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, avocado, and onion; set aside.
  • In a large skillet, fry the bacon over moderate heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, and crumble coarsely. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons grease from skillet, add the oil plus the vinegar-mustard mixture, and stir until dressing is hot. Pour dressing over spinach mixture and toss well. Add the bacon and eggs, toss well again, and taste for seasoning. Serve salad immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH APPLES, AVOCADO, AND BACON.



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Make and share this Spinach Salad With Apples, Avocado, and Bacon. recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mrs. Grosh

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 lb bacon, slices chopped (you can substitute turkey bacon)
2 (6 ounce) bags baby spinach leaves
2 medium red apples, halved, cored, thinly sliced (such as Red Delicious or Gala)
1 cup very thinly sliced red onion
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, cubed

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, powdered sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, dry mustard, paprika and ground ginger in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Saute chopped bacon slices in heavy large skilled over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer chopped bacon to paer towel and drain. Combine baby spinach leaves, apple slices, red onion, avocado and bacon in large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.3, Fat 58.9, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 25.7, Sodium 364.5, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 11.5, Protein 7.3

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