Calling all avocado enthusiasts, bacon lovers, and sour cream connoisseurs! Welcome to the ultimate guide for crafting the most delectable avocado salad, punctuated with the smoky allure of crispy bacon and the tangy creaminess of sour cream. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where flavors unite in a refreshing medley, perfect for light lunches, vibrant side dishes, or even as a delightful appetizer. With just a few simple steps and the guidance of our expert tips, you'll transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BACON AVOCADO SALAD
This salad is a favorite during the hot summer months. Serve it on a bed of your favorite leafy greens with some garlic bread, and everyone is a happy camper.
Provided by kristen
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Avocado Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels.
- Stir cucumber, tomatoes, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Gently stir bacon, avocado, cilantro, and green onions into cucumber mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 828.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
BACON AVOCADO SALAD
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
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 SALAD WITH LEMON, BACON AND WATERCRESS
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lay the bacon in a saute pan and bake for 15 minutes, until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and let it drain for a couple of minutes.
- Scoop out each half of the avocado using an oversized spoon and arrange on a platter. Scatter the watercress over the avocado and crumble the bacon over the top. Drizzle with the lemon juice and olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
AVOCADO-TOMATO SALAD WITH BACON AND BLUE CHEESE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the tomatoes in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; set aside until juicy, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool slightly, then crumble into bite-size pieces.
- Pit and peel the avocado; cut into 1/2-inch pieces and toss with the lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes and gently toss. Drizzle with the dressing and top with the bacon, chives and blue cheese.
- Puree 1/2 cup each crumbled blue cheese and sour cream, 1/3 cup buttermilk, 1 small garlic clove (smashed) and 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar in a blender. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 1/4 cup more blue cheese, 2 to 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce and/or hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper. (Makes about 2 cups.)
AVOCADO AND BACON SOUP
Wonderful way to blend the tastes of avocado and bacon in a warm, hearty soup. Besides the bacon bits, this soup works with a dollop of sour cream and some lime zest. Eat with plenty of crusty bread.
Provided by MRPAUL1
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until evenly brown. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon grease in the skillet, chop, and set aside. Place onion and celery in the skillet, and cook until tender.
- Transfer the onion and celery to a blender or food processor. Pour in 1/2 the chicken stock, add avocados, and blend until smooth.
- Transfer blender mixture to a large pot over medium heat. Whisk in remaining stock, wine, lime juice, and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until heated through, but do not boil. Garnish with chopped bacon to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 68.6 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 775 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
POTATO SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND BACON
Potato and avocado salad with bacon.
Provided by emme0919
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Red Potato Salad Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
- While potatoes cool, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble.
- Sprinkle avocados with lemon juice and toss to coat.
- Place cooled potatoes, bacon, green onions, and cilantro in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper; toss.
- Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, and cilantro together in a bowl to make the dressing. Add to potatoes and mix together. Fold in avocados.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 38.2 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 547 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
PASTA SALAD WITH BACON AND AVOCADO
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
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
CRISPY BACON AND AVOCADO SALAD
My girls love making this salad. Just as well - we love eating it. Its from their cookbook My First Cookbook. The preparation time depends on your age. And the clearing up after takes a lot longer.
Provided by Sherrie-pie
Categories Low Protein
Time 11m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make a French Dressing. Put the vinegar, oil, lemon juice, mustard and brown sugar into the jar. Season with the salt and pepper.
- Screw the lid of the jar on tightly and shake the contents well for a minute. Pour into a jug ready to serve.
- Wash and dry the lettuce. Shred it and put it into the bowl.
- Chop up the cucumber and apple. Peel the avocado and cut the flesh into medium-sized chunks. Mix with the lettuce.
- Cut the rind off the bacon rashers and grill under a low to medium heat for about 6 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Allow to drain on kitchen towel.
- Slice the warm bacon into small pieces. Gently mix the pieces into the salad. Sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve while the bacon is still warm with the jug of French dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.6, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 409.3, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 8.2
Tips:
- Choose ripe avocados: Look for avocados that are dark green or black in color, with no blemishes or bruises. They should yield to gentle pressure when squeezed. If the avocados are too hard, they will not be ripe enough and will not have the creamy texture you want for this salad.
- Cook the bacon until it is crispy: This will give the salad a nice smoky flavor and add some texture. You can cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat, or in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes.
- Use a variety of greens: This will add color and flavor to the salad. Some good choices include romaine lettuce, arugula, and spinach.
- Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. If you add too much, the salad will be soggy and bland. Start with a small amount of dressing and add more to taste.
- Serve the salad immediately: This is best enjoyed fresh. The avocado will start to brown after a while, so it is best to eat the salad as soon as possible after it is made.
Conclusion:
Avocado salad with bacon and sour cream is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and healthy salad, give this recipe a try!
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