Creamy Avocado-Bacon Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
A refreshing, nutrient-dense salad featuring creamy avocado, crispy bacon, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish. This mediterranean-inspired salads (low-carb) ready in about 10 minutes pairs chopped romaine lettuce, medium, diced avocado, cooked and crumbled bacon into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups, chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 medium, diced avocado
- 4 slices, cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and 1 minced garlic clove until emulsified.
- Step 2: Add 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper to the dressing, then toss with 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Gently fold in 1 diced avocado and 4 crumbled bacon slices until just combined, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- Step 4: Divide salad between two plates and serve immediately to prevent browning.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Creamy Avocado-Bacon Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette take to make?
Total time is about 10 minutes (10 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Creamy Avocado-Bacon Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chopped romaine lettuce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Creamy Avocado-Bacon Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Creamy Avocado-Bacon Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Creamy Avocado-Bacon Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette low-carb?
Yes — this recipe is tagged low-carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
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Great base recipe! I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was even better.
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Substituted chicken for tofu and it worked beautifully.
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Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
