Spring Brunch Salad with Caramelized Bacon



There are fresh greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and crispy bacon in this Spring Brunch Salad with Caramelized Bacon. The crunchy caramelized bacon makes every bite sweet and savory. This salad is great for a spring brunch.

Ingredients:
  • 6 slices of bacon
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, arugula, and lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until it becomes crispy and caramelized

Remove and drain on paper towels

Once cool, crumble the bacon into small pieces

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and chopped basil

Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad and toss to combine

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Sprinkle the crumbled caramelized bacon on top of the salad as a crunchy garnish

Serve immediately as a refreshing and savory spring brunch salad


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