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Blackberry, Bacon & Egg Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
The flavors in this Blackberry, Bacon & Egg Salad marry so well together you'll want this every day for lunch! Deliciously tart blackberries, salty bacon and a to-die-for vinaigrette!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 819 kcal
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2-3 c. chopped salad greens of your choice I used Power Greens by Taylor Farms
- 1/4 c. very thinly sliced cucumber
- 2 oz. blackberries
- 1 radish shaved very thinly (radishes aren't my favorite, so I omitted it)
- 2-3 slices crisp bacon chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 hard boiled egg chopped
- 1-2 tbsp. candied walnuts or pecans
- 1 tbsp. shredded very sharp cheddar or Parmesan cheese
Vinaigrette Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. bacon grease
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tsp. dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, blackberries, radish, bacon, egg, walnuts, and cheese.
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In a small jar, combine the oil, grease, syrup, mustard, lemon juice, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper and shake well.
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Drizzle the salad with the vinaigrette. Toss well.
Recipe Notes
The dressing will make approx. 4-6 servings and will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week. When ready to use, bring to room temperature or warm on the stove or in the microwave. Shake well before using.
Adapted from Mary [Barefeet In The Kitchen]
Nutrition Facts
Blackberry, Bacon & Egg Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 819
Calories from Fat 567
% Daily Value*
Fat 63g97%
Saturated Fat 18g113%
Cholesterol 245mg82%
Sodium 1195mg52%
Potassium 1136mg32%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 5905IU118%
Vitamin C 129.3mg157%
Calcium 226mg23%
Iron 4.2mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.