AVOCADO-TOMATO SALAD WITH BACON AND BLUE CHEESE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.)
BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD WITH BACON AND BLUE CHEESE
Perfect for a summer evening but good any time of the year. Adjust the salad ingredients to your own taste. This is the combination that we prefer.
Provided by tpspaul
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Salad
Time 55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool.
- Reheat chicken in the bacon fat, seasoning with salt and pepper, until just starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Drain chicken on paper towels and place in a large bowl. Add wing sauce and stir to coat all the pieces. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Break bacon into pieces and combine with chicken. Add tomatoes, radishes, lettuce, cucumber, celery, red onion, blue cheese, and dressing. Toss salad and divide between 2 plates.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 135.9 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 45.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 1733.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
CHICKEN, AVOCADO, BACON AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD
Blue cheese, an avocado and crisp bacon add color and tons of flavor to this easy-to-make ranch chicken salad.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings, 2 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place lettuce in large shallow bowl.
- Top with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
- Add dressing just before serving; mix lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 940 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g
AVOCADO SALAD WITH BLEU CHEESE & BACON
Avocados are one of the most "nutrient dense" foods available and a half avocado contains only 138 calories It contains Vitamins A, C, E, Niacin, Folic acid and Magnesium. Also has Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine And high Potassium content and many other minerals such as Iron, Copper & Phosphourus. So eat Hearty!!
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Tear the lettuce into a salad bowl.
- Add tomatoes and avocado.
- Sprinkle with Bacon and cheese.
- Just before serving toss with the dressing (use only as much as you like).
- To make the dressing: Blend all the dressing ingredients together.
- Chill.
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