Salads

Cauliflower & Bacon Salad with Sweet Lemon Basil Dressing

Lauren Allen
April 01, 2013
4

This is one of my all time favorite salads. The flavor combinations of cauliflower, bacon, lemon and sweet basil are so unique, and may sound questionable, but make this salad absolutely delicious!

8
2 cups of spinach
1 head of romaine lettuce, large
1 head of cauliflower, medium size
1 small red onion, chopped.
8 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped

Sweet Lemon Basil Dressing:
1 cup Mayonnaise (or 1/2 Mayo, 1/2 Greek Yogurt)
1 Tbs. Dry Basil
1 1/2 tsp. Mustard, regular or Dijon
1/4 cup fresh Lemon Juice
2 Tbs Sugar
Dash of Nutmeg
Pepper, to taste
Place spinach and chopped romaine lettuce in a large bowl. Add cauliflower pieces, red onion, and bacon. Toss with dressing.
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Nutritions

Calories
192

Sodium
615mg
25% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
4g
8% DV

Carbs
13g
4% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV
Mixed Lunch Vegetarian

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3 slices thick cut bacon
1 small Vidalia onion
2 cloves garlic
2 15.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
1 T sugar
2 t fresh thyme leaves
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 t apple cider vinegar
1/2 t Worcestershire sauce
2 c fresh or frozen okra
salt and pepper ( to taste )
6
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Nutritions

Calories
1105

Sodium
1147mg
47% DV

Fat
114g
176% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
4g
1% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV