This easy avocado bacon spinach salad recipe has a mouthwatering honey mustard dressing that perfectly complements the crispy bacon and fresh spinach. It's topped off with mozzarella!
10ounceslittle tomatoes (e.g. grape or cherry)cut into halves
1(5 ounce) packagebaby spinach
2avocadosdiced
3.5ouncesmini fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
2tablespoonschopped red onion
Salt & pepperto taste
Dressing:
2tablespoonsolive oil
1tablespoonyellow mustard
1teaspoonhoney
1teaspoonlemon juice
1tablespoonchopped fresh parsley
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
Instructions
Cut the bacon into small pieces (I use kitchen shears to make this easy) and add it to a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry until crispy (about 10 minutes). Transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
Meanwhile, add the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until combined.
Prep your other salad ingredients and add them to a large salad bowl. Add the bacon in once it's cooled down a bit.
Toss salad with dressing, season with salt & pepper as needed, and serve immediately.
Notes
As always, adjust salad dressing ingredients to your tastes (e.g. add more lemon or oil).
Serves 2 as a main course or 4+ as a side salad.
This tasty salad recipe is also in chapter 7 of the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials hardcover cookbook.