SMOKY BACON AND BEAN SALAD

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, plus 1/3 cup
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and dried
Salt
Few healthy pinches crushed red pepper flakes
3 hearts romaine, chopped
1 rounded teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, eyeball it

Steps:

  • Heat a small skillet over medium high heat. Add a drizzle of EVOO and the bacon. Crisp the bacon then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Add dried chickpeas and reduce heat to medium. Cook until toasted and lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Season chickpeas with salt and crushed pepper flakes and cool.
  • Place greens in a salad bowl. Whisk together the mustard, vinegar and about 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Add bacon and chickpeas to the salad and toss to coat evenly.

Ayriana
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This salad is perfect for a potluck or picnic.


Josh Kunkel
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Maan Writes
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I love this salad! It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Shopno Saya
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It's also a great side dish for any meal.


Youtuber111 Youtuber111
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This is my favorite salad recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


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


Jilalu Ab
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This salad is so good! The bacon and beans are a great combination and the dressing is delicious.


Denzel Banda
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This salad is amazing! The smoky bacon and creamy dressing are a perfect match. I will definitely be making this again.


Sofia Andres
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of the smoky bacon and the creamy dressing.


Devina Magegwane
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the smoky flavor of the bacon and the sweetness of the beans. The dressing is also really good.


M Hassan Chohadry
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I made this salad for my family and they all enjoyed it. The bacon and beans were a great combination and the dressing was light and flavorful. Will definitely make it again!


maral Ganbaatar
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the smoky flavor of the bacon and the creamy dressing. I'll definitely be making it again.