Notes: Undressed and without the avocado and cheese added, this salad can keep fresh in the fridge for up to 2 days, making it a perfect lunch or make-ahead meal. Homemade balsamic dressing or Green Goddess Dressing compliments this dish perfectly.
1roma tomatoseeds scooped out and chopped (or ½ pint baby tomatoes, halved)
1cucumberseeds scooped out and chopped
4slicesorganic bacon or turkey bacon
2hard-boiled eggscubed
1avocadocubed
1handful crumbled blue cheeseor feta, goat, or parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Fry bacon in coconut oil, olive oil, or butter and set aside to cool. Hard boil 2 eggs by adding them to a boiling pot of water for 8 minutes. Slice iceberg lettuce into four equal quarters and plate on each dish, adding the tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, bacon, hard boiled egg, and cheese on top. Whisk dressing ingredients together and drizzle over the top to serve.