Crispy Bacon and Avocado Salad

My girls love making this salad. Just as well - we love eating it. Its from their cookbook My First Cookbook. The preparation time depends on your age. And the clearing up after takes a lot longer.

• Ready In: 11 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  large  crisp lettuce
• 8  slices lean bacon
• 1  large  ripe avocado
• 1⁄2 cucumber
• 1  eating apple
• 1  tablespoon  chopped parsley
• 1  teaspoon brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon mustard powder
•  salt and pepper
• 4  tablespoons  oil
• 1  tablespoon vinegar
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Make a French Dressing. Put the vinegar, oil, lemon juice, mustard and brown sugar into the jar. Season with the salt and pepper.
2. Screw the lid of the jar on tightly and shake the contents well for a minute. Pour into a jug ready to serve.
3. Wash and dry the lettuce. Shred it and put it into the bowl.
4. Chop up the cucumber and apple. Peel the avocado and cut the flesh into medium-sized chunks. Mix with the lettuce.
5. Cut the rind off the bacon rashers and grill under a low to medium heat for about 6 minutes, turning occasionally.
6. Allow to drain on kitchen towel.
7. Slice the warm bacon into small pieces. Gently mix the pieces into the salad. Sprinkle with parsley.
8. Serve while the bacon is still warm with the jug of French dressing.