Try this clogger's delight salad recipe for a hearty and delicious meal. Packed with fresh vegetables, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and tangy blue cheese, this salad is a true delight for your taste buds. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish will keep you coming back for more. It's perfect as a light lunch or a side dish. With a total preparing time of 15 minutes, this recipe is quick and easy to make. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a satisfying salad like never before.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
- Add the cooked and crumbled bacon, diced avocado, crumbled blue cheese, and roasted sunflower seeds to the bowl.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad.
- Toss gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The name 'Clogger's Delight' comes from the idea that this salad is so filling and delicious that it may make you feel pleasantly full, like the feeling of wearing clogs on your feet.
The combination of bacon, avocado, and blue cheese creates a perfect balance of flavors - savory, creamy, and tangy.
Roasted sunflower seeds add a nice crunch to the salad and an extra hint of nuttiness to the overall taste.
This salad can be easily customized by adding your favorite ingredients such as grilled chicken, boiled eggs, or roasted vegetables.