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Blueberry Spinach Salad (With Bacon And Avocado)

A simple 4-ingredient blueberry spinach salad fancied up with crowd pleasing crispy bacon and avocado! I promise you, it all goes really well, and the pièce de résistance is the tangy mustard-y optional but highly recommended blueberry vinaigrette. Delicious, and ready in just 20 minutes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 345 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the salad
  • 4 slices smoked bacon
  • 2 ounces baby spinach Alternatively, use any fresh salad leaves
  • ½ a large avocado sliced into chunks
  • 2½ ounces blueberries
For the dressing
  • 1 ounce blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon teaspoon clear honey
To serve
  • toasted bread drizzled with olive oil & salt optional

Instructions

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  1. Heat a frying pan over a high heat and cook the bacon for 5 minutes or so on each side until golden and a bit crispy. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  2. Scatter the salad leaves over a large plate or platter, then sprinkle over the avocado and blueberries. Tear the bacon over the salad, too.
  3. To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a food processor (hand-held works well) and whizz until smooth.
  4. Serve the salad with the dressing drizzled over and the toasted bread (if using).

Notes

  • Cooking the bacon: I find it's easier to cook the bacon in whole slices in a dry pan until crisp, and then tear it into pieces to throw into the salad. Alternatively, if you have an air fryer, I highly recommend trying your hand at air fryer bacon. 
  • How to serve: Serve with this blueberry vinaigrette to elevate your salad from good to exceptional. Alternatively serve with a simple honey balsamic dressing: quarter cup olive oil whisked with 2 tablespoons balsamic and 2 tablespoons honey.
  • Eat immediately while the bacon is still warm.
  • Serve as a simple but delicious lunch, or with grilled chicken, steak or fish on the side. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 345kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 586mg (24%) Potassium 648mg (19%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 2761IU (55%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 345

% Daily Value*

Calories 345kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 586mg 24%
Potassium 648mg 14%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 2761IU 55%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.