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Bacon Chopped Salad with Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing

Delicious chopped salad with peppers, bacon, onions, cheese, and strawberries served with a strawberry vinaigrette.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 4 strips bacon
  • 5 c. romaine lettuce chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoons oregano chopped
  • 1 c. strawberries chopped
  • 1 c. colored bell peppers I used yellow and orange, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion chopped
  • 1 c. cherry tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 c. cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 c. pepper jack cheese shredded

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon. sugar
  • 1/4 c. strawberries chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tablespoon red onion minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon black poppyseeds

Instructions

  • Place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until it is browned. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Toss the lettuce, parsley, cilantro, and oregano in a bowl. Divide the lettuce mixture into two large serving bowls.
  • Place the strawberries on top of the salad in one long row. Place the colored peppers beside the strawberries in a second row. Continuing around the salad top it with the red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cheddar cheese.
  • Crumble the cooked bacon and place it on the last section of the salad. Place the pepper jack cheese on top in the middle. Set the salads aside.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a food processor. Process until smooth.
  • Serve the salads with the salad dressing on the side.

Notes

A Hezzi-D original recipe