Avocado, Bacon and Egg Salad

Name: Avocado, Bacon and Egg Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 slice bacon; 2 large garlic cloves, halved; 1 head iceberg lettuce; 3-4 avocados (depending upon size); 59.14 ml celery, chopped; 236.59 ml cherry tomatoes, halved; 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced; 113.39 g Roquefort cheese or 113.39 g gorgonzola, crumbled; 29.58 ml chopped green onions (garnish); 118.29 ml salad oil; 118.29 ml olive oil; 59.14 ml white wine vinegar; 1.23 ml dried basil (rub between fingers to waken flavor); 0.61 ml dried thyme (rub between fingers to waken flavor); 4.92 ml kosher salt; 1.23 ml fresh ground black pepper; 4.92 ml sugar; 2.46 ml onion powder; 4.92 ml paprika; 2.46 ml dry mustard; 1 large garlic clove, halved; 14.79 ml yellow onion, grated; 14.79 ml Worcestershire sauce

Submitted by Feast Your Eyes

"Are you hungry, but not starving? In a hurry, with only minutes to spare for preparing a meal? Too hot to stand over an outdoor grill, and much too hot to turn on the oven? Sounds like it's a SALAD NIGHT! This cool, crunchy salad features a medley of colorful and tasty ingredients that make it a tummy-satisfying, full-flavored entree. Rich in flavor and texture, the avocado pairs terrifficly with the smoky bacon, the tangy blue cheese, the juicy tomatoes, and the simple, classic boiled egg. This salad is not only delicious, but very nutritious. ENJOY!"

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 23
Serves:: 6

ingredients

SALAD
3 slice bacon
2 large garlic cloves, halved
1 head iceberg lettuce
3-4 avocados (depending upon size)
59.14 ml celery, chopped
236.59 ml cherry tomatoes, halved
4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
113.39 g Roquefort cheese or 113.39 g gorgonzola, crumbled
29.58 ml chopped green onions (garnish)
FRENCH DRESSING
118.29 ml salad oil
118.29 ml olive oil
59.14 ml white wine vinegar
1.23 ml dried basil (rub between fingers to waken flavor)
0.61 ml dried thyme (rub between fingers to waken flavor)
4.92 ml kosher salt
1.23 ml fresh ground black pepper
4.92 ml sugar
2.46 ml onion powder
4.92 ml paprika
2.46 ml dry mustard
1 large garlic clove, halved
14.79 ml yellow onion, grated
14.79 ml Worcestershire sauce

directions

SALAD:
Pan-fry the bacon until crunchy; drain and pat-dry with paper towels. Crumble; set aside.
Rub the salad bowl with the cut garlic. Chill the bowl in the frig.
Wash and drain the lettuce leaves; pat dry with paper towels. Tear leaves into bite-size pieces; add to the chilled bowl.
To the lettuce add the remaining salad ingredients (except the green onions); gently toss.
Pour the French Dressing (directions below) over the salad; gently toss while coating all the ingredients with the dressing.
Garnish salad with the bacon and green onions. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
FRENCH DRESSING:
To a re-sealable container add all the ingredients; shake thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove the garlic before serving.

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<img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/ZaarNicksMom/PACsticker-Adopted.jpg"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/IWasAdoptedfall08.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"> It was at my Italian grandmother's apron strings, in the "Patterson, New Jersey region" of Italy, that I learned the secrets of creating real home style Italian dishes, and where my passion for food and my culture were nurtured. Always kept neat as a pin, grandma's kitchen was the centerpiece of our social settings and the focal point of our lives together as a family. Yes, it was the heart of her home. There, friends and family exchanged news, grandchildren stood on stools over the counter and grated chunks of Romano and Parmesan cheese to be served with dinner, and under the watchful eye of grandma the women (young and old) planned and prepared mouthwatering menus that reflected the marvelous flavors and textures of Italian cooking. On any given day tantalizing aromas would build and escape through her kitchen window, dance about the balcony and drift down onto the street; where men chatting on the corner of Putnum Street would stop in their tracks to inhale the mouth-watering fragrance. So many sumptuous meals were prepared in that modest, yet functional, kitchen. If I close my eyes and think of Grandma's cooking, I can vividly recall some of those fragrant food memories: tomato sauce with meatballs and sausages simmering on the stove top; onions, peppers and garlic roasting in a fragrant pool of olive oil, Neapolitan pizza with vine-ripened tomatoes (from grandpa's garden), fresh garlic, basil, Parmesan and anchovies bubbling in the oven; Italian bread smothered with creamy butter, minced garlic, and fresh parsley toasting under the broiler ... "Yummmmm - Heaven in your mouth!" Among the many recipes that I've collected over the years, are those that I hold especially near and dear. They are tattered, faded pieces of paper that provide a glimpse into my past -- Family recipes passed down from mother to daughter, granddaughter to great-granddaughter. Generations of my family's heritage are captured in grandma's recipes for flavorful soups (Minestrone, Pea, Ruccola); hearty meat, poultry and fish dishes (braciole, pot roast, chicken casseroles, seafood stews); fresh vegetable entrees and salads, and those baked goodies that bring a happy ending to every meal (Ricotta pies, Struffoli, Cenci, Pine Nut cookies). Whenever I am 'hungry' for "the good old days" or I want to soothe my soul after a tiring day, these are the comfort-recipes to which I turn. I once heard it said: "What distinguishes great cooks from good cooks is that great cooks love to cook. Every meal is an opportunity to express that love." A credo that I am certain grandma lived by -- I believe that she prepared her meals to fill her family and friends with love. I am proud of grandma's spirit of "abbondanza" (an abundant table). Indeed, no one ever left grandma's table hungry. I'd like to share with you some of the foods from my beloved grandmother's kitchen. Enjoy and make these Italian classic favorites in your own family's kitchen. Buon appetito!

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