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Citrus Salad with Bacon
Citrus Salad with Bacon
Total Time40 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings4
Total Time40 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings4

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Premium Classic Bacon 12oz.Key IngredientPremium Classic Bacon 12oz.
AboutThis light, bright citrus salad is the perfect antidote to holiday overindulgence—our smoky Classic Bacon, crunchy greens, and seasonal produce tossed in a zingy lemon ginger dressing. We couldn’t think of a more refreshing way to crush your goals.
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Ingredients

Main - Citrus Salad with Bacon

Key IngredientProduct ImagePremium Classic Bacon 12oz.
 
12 ounces Farmer John Premium Classic Bacon
 
24 ounces Mixed Greens or Seasonal Lettuce
 
1 Orange, Peeled & Thinly Sliced with Seeds Removed
 
1 Blood Orange, Peeled & Thinly Sliced with Seeds Removed
 
2 Mandarin Oranges, Peeled & Divided
 
1 Avocado, Sliced
 
1 pint Blackberries
 
1/2 Red or Sweet Onion, Thinly Sliced

Lemon Ginger Dressing - Citrus Salad with Bacon

 
3 ounces Fresh Ginger, Peeled & Minced
 
2 ounces Fresh Garlic, Peeled & Minced
 
1/2 bunch Parsley, Stems Removed & Roughly Chopped
 
8 ounces Olive Oil
 
8 ounces Lemon Juice,
 
4 teaspoons Salt
 
2 ounces Dijon Mustard
Premium Classic Bacon 12oz.Key IngredientPremium Classic Bacon 12oz.
Directions
1Line a large serving bowl with the salad greens.
2Arrange the orange and blood orange slices, mandarin orange pieces, avocado, blackberries, and red onion on top of and around the lettuce.
3Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4Top the salad with chopped bacon, then drizzle with lemon ginger dressing.
5For the Lemon Ginger Dressing: Put the ginger, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and Dijon mustard in a blender on high, adding the olive oil until all the ingredients are combined. Store in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator until ready to use. Pro tip: Substitute citrus as you like. Try grapefruit for more color!
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