BACON & CHEESE SALAD

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I ordered this salad at a restaurant. The kitchen staff wouldn't share the salad dressing recipe, so I created my own. It took several tries, using different spices and vinegars, but this is close. Adding the bacon was my idea.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups torn leaf lettuce
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider or juice
7-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 cup salad croutons

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, bacon, onions, cheeses and pimientos., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, cider, sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Danevia gracia
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I'm not a huge fan of bacon, but I loved this salad! The dressing is so good that it makes up for the bacon.


Jeffery Henderson
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Margaret Ortiz
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I love the way the bacon and cheese add a salty and savory flavor to the salad.


Sheno Khan
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing. It's the perfect summer salad.


I hate Pizza
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I love this salad! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Md habib Habib
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shemsie Topalli
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


A T
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This is the best bacon cheese salad I've ever had! The dressing is to die for.


Gani Baba
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This salad is so good! I love the combination of bacon, cheese, and dressing.


Ausra Sinkeviciute
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I've been making this salad for years, and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Powhiri Kingi
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This salad is so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use all of the ingredients I already have on hand.


Bd Tonmoy
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I made this salad for my husband's birthday party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


TrNikolla Nikolla
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This is the perfect salad for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, but still filling.


udeme resuit
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Sherazgujjar Gujjar
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This salad is so good! The dressing is perfectly tangy and creamy, and the bacon and cheese add a nice salty and savory flavor.


Md kawssr
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Fathima Nasfa
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This bacon cheese salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and creamy dressing. I will definitely be making this again.