Arugula Salad With Bacon Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Start by cooking the bacon in a skillet until it becomes crispy. Once cooked, remove the bacon from the skillet and let it cool.
• STEP 2.In a large bowl, combine the arugula and the cooked bacon. Toss them together until they are well mixed.
• STEP 3.In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette dressing.
• STEP 4.Drizzle the vinaigrette dressing over the arugula and bacon mixture. Toss the salad gently to ensure that all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
• STEP 5.Serve the Arugula Salad with Bacon immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to cook the bacon until it is crispy to add a nice crunch to the salad.
• You can add some cherry tomatoes or sliced avocado to the salad for extra flavor and color.
• If you prefer a vegetarian version, you can omit the bacon and add some toasted nuts like walnuts or almonds for added texture.

Storage and Serving

• This salad is best served immediately after preparing to maintain its freshness and crispness.
• If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
• Before serving the leftovers, give the salad a quick toss to redistribute the dressing and revive the flavors.