Strawberry Salad with Coconut Bacon & Black Pepper Vinaigrette

Name: Strawberry Salad with Coconut Bacon & Black Pepper Vinaigrette
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 large meal-sized servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 ½ teaspoons liquid smoke; 1 ½ teaspoons water; 1 ½ cups unsweetened flaked coconut; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ⅓ cup red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly); ¾ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon minced garlic; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup olive oil; 1 5-ounce package herb blend salad greens; Coarse salt and black pepper to taste; 2 cups sliced strawberries; ½ cup slivered almonds; ½ cup roasted salted pepitas; ¼ cup Coconut bacon

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4 large meal-sized servings
Calories
758 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
American

Strawberry Salad with Coconut Bacon & Black Pepper Vinaigrette

Omar Parker

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Fresh mixed herbs and greens, sweet in-season strawberries, crunchy almonds and pepitas, and smoky coconut bacon -- all dressed with zingy black pepper vinaigrette. This salad is happiness on a plate!

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Ingredients

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For the coconut bacon:

1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 ½ teaspoons liquid smoke
1 ½ teaspoons water
1 ½ cups unsweetened flaked coconut
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper

For the black pepper vinaigrette:

⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly)
¾ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup olive oil

For the salad:

1 5-ounce package herb blend salad greens
Coarse salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups sliced strawberries
½ cup slivered almonds
½ cup roasted salted pepitas
¼ cup Coconut bacon plus additional bacon for serving

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Instructions

Make the coconut bacon:

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place oven rack in the center position.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, and water. Add the coconut and stir until the coconut absorbs the liquid. Sprinkle paprika and black pepper over the top. Stir to combine.
Spread the coconut flakes in an even layer onto a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake until dark brown in color, 10-15 minutes. The bacon will go from perfectly browned to burnt really quickly, so after 10 minutes, be sure to keep a close eye on it. It should closely resemble the color and look of crumbled bacon when it's done.

Make the black pepper vinaigrette:

Combine the red wine vinegar, sugar, black pepper, garlic, and salt in a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. While continuing to whisk, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to blend. Alternately, you can add all of the ingredients to a mason jar, fasten the lid securely and shake vigorously for 30 seconds until combined.

Build your salad:

Place your prepared salad mix in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Add the sliced strawberries, almonds, pepitas, and coconut bacon. Toss again. Divide between 4 large serving plates or bowls and drizzle each with dressing. Serve with additional coconut bacon.for topping.

Notes

You'll have some leftover vinaigrette and coconut bacon from this recipe. The vinaigrette will last a week or two in the fridge, and the coconut bacon keeps for a few days in a tightly covered container at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 758kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 72g (111%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 34g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 456mg (19%) Potassium 557mg (16%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 139IU (3%) Vitamin C 44mg (49%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4large meal-sized servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 758 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	758kcal	38%
Carbohydrates	24g	8%
Protein	11g	22%
Fat	72g	111%
Saturated Fat	26g	130%
Polyunsaturated Fat	9g	53%
Monounsaturated Fat	34g	170%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Sodium	456mg	19%
Potassium	557mg	12%
Fiber	10g	40%
Sugar	11g	22%
Vitamin A	139IU	3%
Vitamin C	44mg	49%
Calcium	76mg	8%
Iron	4mg	22%