The salad I'm sharing today is a good one for the meat lovers amongst us. (Vegan friends, you may want to avert your eyes for this post!) It's chock full of chicken and bacon, and includes dried cranberries to add a touch of sweetness. Like all of my salad creations, it's very simple to put together. Here's this week's offering…the bacon lovers salad!
Today's simple salad idea is for all the bacon addicts out there and only has 5 ingredients. #saladideas #lunchideas Share on X
Bacon Lovers Salad (Only 5 Ingredients)
This ingredient list makes 2 salads the size of the salads pictured above.
YOU'LL NEED: 4 cups spinach leaves + 3/4 cup cooked shredded chicken breasts + 4 slices bacon + 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans + 1/2 cup dried cranberries + 1/4 cup braswell’s raspberry vinaigrette dressing
Rinse the spinach leaves well, then toss them in Braswell's Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing (or the dressing of your choice, I prefer that one because it tastes amazing and has so few calories). Divide the spinach into two salad bowls.
Split the shredded chicken evenly amongst both bowls, then add 2 slices of bacon to each bowl (torn into bite-sized pieces). I always use freshly cooked bacon instead of pre-purchased bacon bits that contain sodium and preservatives. Next, split the pecan bits and the dried cranberries evenly amongst the two salads.
TIP: For a healthier version, you can leave off the bacon altogether or use low-sodium options or turkey bacon.
Blueberries, diced red or green apples, and boiled eggs are additional toppings that work well with this combo. This salad has a good amount of protein due to the nuts, chicken, and bacon, and it also contains iron thanks to the spinach leaves.
I hope you're having a great weekend! If you prefer a healthier salad option, here's the salmon salad I shared last week.