Avocado B L T Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Avocado B L T Salad

• 6 slices bacon
• 5 cups mixed greens (e.g., romaine, spinach, butter lettuce)
• 2 large tomatoes or 4-6 small tomatoes
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1 ripe avocado
• Basil
• Garlic
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Red Wine Vinegar
• Olive Oil

How to Make Avocado B L T Salad

1. Cook 6 slices of bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
2. In a medium bowl, mash 1 ripe avocado with 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
3. Wash and dry 5 cups of mixed greens (e.g., romaine, spinach, butter lettuce). Lightly salt and pepper the greens.
4. Arrange the greens on a large platter or individual plates.
5. Drizzle half of the avocado dressing over the greens.
6. Slice 2 large tomatoes into thick wedges, or halve smaller tomatoes. Arrange tomatoes over the greens, larger slices at the bottom.
7. Arrange the cooked bacon strips on top of the tomatoes.
8. Drizzle the remaining avocado dressing over the bacon. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy!