CRISPY BACON AND AVOCADO SALAD

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My girls love making this salad. Just as well - we love eating it. Its from their cookbook My First Cookbook. The preparation time depends on your age. And the clearing up after takes a lot longer.

Provided by Sherrie-pie

Categories     Low Protein

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large crisp lettuce
8 slices lean bacon
1 large ripe avocado
1/2 cucumber
1 eating apple
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Make a French Dressing. Put the vinegar, oil, lemon juice, mustard and brown sugar into the jar. Season with the salt and pepper.
  • Screw the lid of the jar on tightly and shake the contents well for a minute. Pour into a jug ready to serve.
  • Wash and dry the lettuce. Shred it and put it into the bowl.
  • Chop up the cucumber and apple. Peel the avocado and cut the flesh into medium-sized chunks. Mix with the lettuce.
  • Cut the rind off the bacon rashers and grill under a low to medium heat for about 6 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Allow to drain on kitchen towel.
  • Slice the warm bacon into small pieces. Gently mix the pieces into the salad. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Serve while the bacon is still warm with the jug of French dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.6, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 409.3, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 8.2

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