Best 7 Avocado Apple And Bacon Salad With Tangy Avocado Dressing Recipes

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Avocado, apple, and bacon salad with tangy avocado dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. The avocado provides a creamy texture, the apple adds a bit of sweetness, and the bacon adds a salty crunch. The avocado is used in the dressing, which gives it a tangy flavor. This salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this avocado, apple, and bacon salad with tangy avocado dressing is sure to satisfy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AVOCADO, APPLE AND BACON SALAD WITH TANGY AVOCADO DRESSING



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The combination of crispy apple, creamy avocado and salty bacon makes this salad a year-round favorite.

Provided by By Lauren Keating

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 oz each)
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
1 avocado
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (2 medium)
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cups spring mix salad greens
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
2 green apples (such as Granny Smith), cut into julienne pieces (1 1/2x1/4x1/4 inch)
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
1/2 bulb fennel, shaved
4 slices turkey bacon, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

  • In deep 8-inch skillet, place chicken in single layer. Add broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, process 1 avocado, the garlic and lemon juice until smooth. While processor is running, gradually add water and oil, processing until dressing is smooth and emulsified.
  • Remove chicken from liquid to plate; shred chicken with 2 forks.
  • In large bowl, toss salad greens, thyme and half of the dressing. Top with shredded chicken, apples, 1 avocado, the fennel and turkey bacon. Drizzle with remaining half of dressing. Divide salad evenly among 4 salad plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

APPLE AVOCADO SALAD WITH TANGERINE DRESSING



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This easy salad is perfect for a hot day and it is very filling. You wouldn't think this mixture of apples, avocados, blue cheese, and tangerine dressing would go together, but it's wonderful!

Provided by Donna Smally

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (10 ounce) package baby greens
¼ cup chopped red onion
½ cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 apple - peeled, cored and sliced
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
4 mandarin oranges, juiced
½ lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the baby greens, red onion, walnuts, blue cheese, and lemon zest. Mix in the apple and avocado just before serving.
  • In a container with a lid, mix the mandarin orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Drizzle over the salad as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 3.4 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 73.5 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

AVOCADO TANGERINE SALAD



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This perky orange and green salad is drizzled with a tangy mustard dressing. It's so quick and easy, yet good, that it great for a weeknight dinner or a company meal.-Francis Garland, Anniston, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 small garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled
4 tangerines, peeled and sectioned
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Divide salad greens among eight plates. Slice avocados; arrange avocados and tangerines over greens. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 23g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BACON AVOCADO SALAD



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Everyone in my family loves this bacon and avocado salad-even the younger kids! I serve it at pretty much every get-together I've hosted, and at this point, the recipe's been shared too many times to count. -Noreen McCormick Danek, Cromwell, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
SALAD:
1 bunch romaine, chopped (about 12 cups)
3/4 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or feta cheese

Steps:

  • Place first 6 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well until blended. Refrigerate until serving., In a large bowl, combine romaine, bacon, tomatoes and onion. Toss avocados with lemon juice and add to salad. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with dressing, shaking the jar to blend again if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 31g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

AVOCADO AND APPLE SALAD



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Make and share this Avocado and Apple Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 avocados, ripe (halved, pitted, peeled and sliced)
2 apples (cored and sliced with skins)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup almonds, slivered, toasted
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • place apples and avocados in a bowl, set aside.
  • mix mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, in small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • mix with whisk until thickened.
  • pour dressing over salad and sprinkle with parsley and almonds.
  • mix and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH APPLES, AVOCADO, AND BACON



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Provided by Jeff Edmunds

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Ginger     Lunch     Apple     Bacon     Avocado     Spinach     Fall     Bon Appétit     South Dakota     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 to 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 pound bacon slices, chopped
2 6-ounce bags baby spinach leaves
2 medium-size red apples (such as Red Delicious or Gala), halved, cored, thinly sliced
1 cup very thinly sliced red onion
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, cubed

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, powdered sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, dry mustard, paprika and ground ginger in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Sauté chopped bacon slices in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer chopped bacon to paper towel and drain. Combine baby spinach leaves, apple slices, red onion, avocado and bacon in large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among plates and serve.

PASTA SALAD WITH BACON AND AVOCADO



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This pasta salad with bacon and avocado recipe is to die for! Creamy goodness with all your favorites mixed all in one!

Provided by JU-JUBEE

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bacon
½ (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 ripe avocado, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) bottle creamy Italian salad dressing (such as Marie's®)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup diced green onions
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 medium tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • While pasta is cooking, place chopped avocado in a small bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss gently to coat.
  • Rinse pasta under cool water and drain; transfer to a large bowl. Add chopped bacon, salad dressing, Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, black olives, and tomatoes; stir to combine. Gently stir in avocados. Place in the refrigerator to chill, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 44.1 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 1454.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe avocados and apples.
  • To prevent the apples from browning, toss them in a mixture of lemon juice and water before adding them to the salad.
  • To make the dressing, use a blender or food processor to combine all of the ingredients until smooth.
  • To assemble the salad, simply combine the avocados, apples, bacon, and dressing in a bowl and toss to coat.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This avocado, apple, and bacon salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy avocados, crisp apples, and salty bacon are a perfect combination, and the tangy dressing adds a nice finishing touch. This salad is also very easy to make, so it's a great option for busy weeknights.

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