BACON & CHEESE SALAD

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I ordered this salad at a restaurant. The kitchen staff wouldn't share the salad dressing recipe, so I created my own. It took several tries, using different spices and vinegars, but this is close. Adding the bacon was my idea.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups torn leaf lettuce
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider or juice
7-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 cup salad croutons

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, bacon, onions, cheeses and pimientos., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, cider, sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Charlene Burnett
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the creamy dressing.


Sasha Lewis
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or picnic.


William Bl00m (Will)
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I love this salad because it's so customizable. I can add or remove ingredients depending on my taste.


Kal Yon
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Mamudul Hasan
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


toxic russ
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This salad is so creamy and delicious. I love the combination of bacon, cheese, and eggs.


Miguel Ruiz
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy salad. I love that I can use pre-cooked bacon to save time.


Eunice Kyalo
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I love this salad because it's so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Gata Shahi
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This salad is amazing! I made it for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Lacrecia Arevalo Ruiz
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of bacon, cheese, and lettuce.


Yussuf channel
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This was my first time making bacon cheese salad and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


fitzy dreamer
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some chopped red onion and celery for a little extra crunch.


Kashif Zain
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the creamy dressing and the crispy bacon. I will definitely be making this again.