Chopped Salad With Bacon & Avocado

I love this salad. It’s easy to make and the ingredients are delicious together. I’ve served it to family and friends many times. Perfect for guests or an everyday meal. A winner every time!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 8  cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1  red bell pepper, chopped
• 2  large roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1  avocado, diced
• 3⁄4 cup dried cranberries
• 1  cup pecans, chopped or 1  cup  a couple of handfuls of toasted pine nuts
• 8 -10  slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 6  ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup  of any garlic flavored  salad dressing (I use Garlic Expressions) or 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup  any  balsamic vinaigrette

Directions

1. In a large, shallow salad bowl, layer the ingredients in the following order: Lettuce, Bell Pepper, Tomato, and Cranberries.
2. Drizzle the dressing over the top, starting with a 1/4 cup. Toss and taste, add more dressing, if desired.
3. Top with Avocado, Feta Cheese, Nuts and Bacon. Gently toss one more time, being careful not to crush avocado.