Strawberry Spinach Salad with Bacon
EntertainingIngredients
| 8 | slices HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Original Thick Cut Bacon |
| 10 | ounces baby spinach |
| 3 | cups sliced strawberries |
| ½ | cup feta cheese, crumbled |
| 1 | cup PLANTERS® Roasted Pecans |
| Balsamic glaze |
Directions
Cook bacon according to package directions. Cool and crumble.
In large bowl, toss together bacon, spinach, strawberries, blueberries, cheese and pecans.
Drizzle individual servings with balsamic glaze.
Bacon Avocado Salad
EntertainingIngredients
| 6 | slices HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Original Thick Cut Bacon |
| 4 | cups spring mix baby greens |
| 1 | cup grape tomatoes halves |
| 2 | hard cooked eggs, chopped |
| 1 | (8-ounce) packages WHOLLY® Diced Avocado |
| 1 | cup chopped English cucumber |
| 4 | ounces blue cheese, crumbled |
| ¼ | cup sliced red onion |
| Lemon Dijon Dressing; recipe follows |
| Lemon Dijon Dressing | |
|---|---|
| ½ | cup olive oil |
| ¼ | cup lemon juice |
| 2 | tablespoons Dijon mustard |
| 1 | teaspoon honey |
| Salt and pepper, to taste |
Directions
Cook bacon according to package directions. Cool and crumble.
Compose ingredients on serving dish. Serve with Lemon Dijon Dressing.
For the Lemon Dijon Dressing
In shaker jar, add ingredients. Shake vigorously to combine.
Antipasto Salad
EntertainingIngredients
| 2 | romaine hearts chopped, about 8 cups |
| 1 | cup grape tomato halves |
| 1 | cup fresh mozzarella pearls |
| 1 | (12-ounce) jar marinated artichokes drained and chopped |
| ½ | cup mixed olives |
| ½ | cup chopped roasted red peppers |
| 1 | cup HORMEL® Hard Salami slices |
| 1 | cup HORMEL® PILLOW PACK® Pepperoni – Original slices |
| ½ | cup sliced pepperoncini |
| ¼ | cup sliced red onion optional |
| Shredded parmesan, if desired | |
| Sliced fresh basil leaves | |
| Italian Vinaigrette; recipe follows |
| Italian Vinaigrette | |
|---|---|
| ¾ | cup extra virgin olive oil |
| 3 | tablespoons red wine vinegar |
| 1½ | tablespoons lemon juice |
| 1½ | teaspoons Dijon mustard |
| ¾ | teaspoon garlic powder |
| ¾ | teaspoon oregano |
| 1 | pinch red pepper flakes |
| ¾ | teaspoon salt |
| ¼ | teaspoon pepper |
Directions
In large bowl, combine ingredients. Toss with Italian Vinaigrette.
For the Italian Vinaigrette
In shaker jar, add ingredients. Shake vigorously to combine.