Heirloom Tomato and Avocado Salad with Smoked Bacon

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A refreshing salad of sun-warmed heirloom tomatoes, creamy avocado, and house-smoked bacon, dressed with a tangy lemon-herb vinaigrette. This american-inspired salads ready in about 20 minutes pairs heirloom tomatoes, avocados, smoked 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 240 calories and feeds 6, 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 lbs heirloom tomatoes
• 2 avocados
• 8 slices smoked bacon
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 cup red onion
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Dice tomatoes into 1/2-inch cubes and slice avocados into 1/4-inch rounds. Finely chop bacon, basil, and thyme. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, avocados, bacon, and red onion.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld.
3. Step 3: Serve chilled, garnished with additional basil and a drizzle of olive oil. Best enjoyed within 2 hours of preparation.