Bacon Strawberry Salad with BBQ Vinaigrette Dressing

 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups baby spinach

  • 4 slices thick-cut Apple-wood bacon, crumbled

  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage

  • 1 cup shredded carrots

  • 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes

  • 1 cup Strawberries, quartered

  • 1/4 cup pistachios or pecans, chopped

  • 1/2 cup favorite BBQ sauce

  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream

  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

  • 2 teaspoon olive oil

  • 1/4 cup croutons

  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the Romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, strawberries, pistachios, and croutons.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, heavy cream, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and honey or agave.

  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

  4. Serve immediately.

Chef Notes

  • For a more flavorful salad, use a high-quality BBQ sauce.

  • If you don't have apple cider vinegar, you can use white wine vinegar or lemon juice instead.

  • For a creamier dressing, use more heavy cream or mayonnaise

  • If you don't have pistachios, you can use pecans, walnuts or almonds instead.

This salad is a great side dish for a barbecue or picnic. It is also easy to make ahead of time and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

 
 
 
 

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