Cheddar Apple Bacon Salad with Creamy Honey Dijon
This cheddar apple bacon salad with creamy honey Dijon dressing is dangerously addicting. Even Dan, my husband, who does not love salads can’t get enough!
Ingredients
Creamy Honey Dijon Yogurt Dressing
- ½ cup 0% Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons warm water
Cheddar Apple Bacon Salad
- 3 ounces baby lettuce, or a large handful
- 3 ounces baby spinach, or a large handful
- ¾ cup granny smith green apple, diced small
- ¼ - ½ cup red onion, diced small
- ¼ cup pecans, crushed
- 3-4 slices bacon, fried in a pan and chopped small
- 2-3 ounces cheddar cheese, crumbled by hand or give it a quick pulse in the food processor
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Equipment
- 1 non-stick skillet for the bacon
- 1 small mixing bowl for the dressing
- 1 large mixing / serving bowl for the salad
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the 0% Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard salt and warm water. Whisk well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Add the washed and dried greens to a large serving bowl.
- Add the diced green apple, finely diced red onion, crumbled bacon, crushed pecans, and crumbled cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add as much or as little dressing as you prefer.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 184kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.003g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 500mg, Potassium: 291mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 3733IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 171mg, Iron: 1mg