Joybee, What's for Dinner? : Bacon Pecan Blueberry Salad

A green salad tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette and topped with bacon, pecans, and blueberries.

I found a package of thick cut bacon on sale. It was almost at its expiration date so it needed to be cooked right away. I was planning on making a salad anyway when my husband suggested a bacon salad. Since bacon is such a strong and salty flavor I thought unsalted pecans and dried blueberries would taste great with it. I was not wrong.

I don't remember if I've mentioned but I love crunchy texture in my food. I can't eat a sandwich without chips, nuts, or something crunchy to accompany it. I have cravings all the time, not for a specific flavor but for crunchy texture. The bacon and pecans satisfied my crunchy addiction and the sweet blueberries make a perfect contrast to the saltiness.

Bacon Pecan Blueberry Salad

Ingredients:

olive oil

balsamic vinegar

lettuce

4 strips bacon, cooked crispy and chopped

1/2 cup pecans

1/2-1 cup dried blueberries

In a large bowl combine the olive oil and vinegar at about a 3:1 ratio. For 2 salads I use about 2 Tbsp oil and 2 tsp vinegar (remember 1 Tbsp is about 3 tsp).

Whisk vigorously then add the lettuce, about 2 handfuls per salad. Toss the lettuce in the vinaigrette util lightly coated.

Divide the dressed lettuce between 2 plates or bowls and top each with half of the bacon, pecans, and blueberries.

Makes 2 salads

Enjoy.