Are you ready to transform your ordinary salad into a mouthwatering masterpiece that combines creamy avocados, crispy bacon, and juicy tomatoes? This Avocado Bacon and Tomato Salad is not just a side dish - it's a culinary adventure that will revolutionize your mealtime! With just 20 minutes of preparation, you'll create a restaurant-worthy dish that's both incredibly delicious and surprisingly simple to make.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Remove the bacon from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Allow the bacon to cool for a few minutes, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- While the bacon is cooking, dice the avocados into bite-sized cubes, being careful to remove the pit and skin. Place the avocado cubes in a medium mixing bowl.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely dice the red onion. Add these to the bowl with the avocados.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the avocado, tomato, and onion mixture. The lime juice will help prevent the avocados from browning and add a bright, fresh flavor.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the salad, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss all ingredients to combine, being careful not to mash the avocados.
- For best flavor, serve the salad immediately at room temperature. If not serving right away, cover and refrigerate, but consume within 1-2 hours to maintain the freshness of the ingredients.
Tips
- Choose ripe but firm avocados to ensure the perfect texture - they should yield slightly to gentle pressure but not be mushy.
- For extra crispy bacon, use a cast-iron skillet and cook on medium-low heat, which allows the fat to render slowly and create that perfect crunch.
- To prevent avocados from browning, add lime juice immediately after cutting and toss gently to coat the pieces.
- For best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients - farm-fresh cherry tomatoes and thick-cut bacon can make a significant difference.
- Serve the salad immediately after preparation to enjoy the optimal texture and temperature contrast between crispy bacon and creamy avocado.
- If you're preparing in advance, keep the bacon and avocado mixture separate and combine just before serving to maintain the salad's freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 25mg
