Bacon, Mushroom Spring Greens with Blue Cheese Crumbs

Crispy bacon, mushrooms, spring greens and blue cheese come together to create a truly scrumptious salad combination drizzled with balsamic dressing. Perfect for entertaining or just a simple weeknight meal.

Cut: Bacon

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 mins
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredient

8 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cups (500 mL) mushrooms, sliced
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper
8 cups (2 L) spring greens
1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled blue cheese

Balsamic Dressing:

3 Tbsp (45 mL) balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
1 Tbsp (15 ml) honey
1 Tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp (2 mL) sea salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground black pepper

Directions:

In a skillet over medium heat, fry bacon, stirring occasionally until crisp, about 8 - 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
Add mushrooms in the same skillet, cook without stirring until browned on one side, about for 4 - 5 minutes. Stir and allow to cook another 3 - 4 minutes until golden brown on all sides. Season with salt and pepper.
Place spring greens on 4 salad plates and top with bacon, mushrooms and blue cheese. Set aside.

For the dressing:

In a bowl whisk together, vinegar, oil, honey, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle desired amount over salads. Serve.

Nutritional Analysis:

YIELD:

4 servings.

SERVING SIZE:

Per 2 cups (500 mL) serving.

	
				Per Serving
				
					Calories
					270
				
					Total Fat
					19 g
				
					Saturated Fat
					5 g
				
					Cholesterol
					30 mg
				
					Carbohydrates
					15 g
				
					Fiber
					4 g
				
					Sugars
					8 g
				
					Protein
					13 g
				
					Sodium
					1380 mg
				
					Potassium
					299 mg