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Fancy BLT Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon {I used turkey bacon}
  • 4 ounces Portobello mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half or quartered
  • 8 ounces baby spinach
  • DRESSING:
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • FOR THE SALAD:
  • Place the bacon in a skillet over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly crisp. Set the bacon aside and drain half of the fat from the pan {chop when cool}. Saute sliced mushrooms, in the same skillet, stirring occasionally until mushrooms are slightly brown, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat. Place spinach in a bowl, and toss with bacon pieces, cooked mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with vinaigrette {see recipe below}.
  • FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:
  • Combine fresh lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, ground pepper, and minced garlic in a medium bowl. While whisking constantly, add in olive oil.