Take Two Super Salads : Avocado, Bacon & Blueberry or Triple Berry

A tale of two super salads, which one would you prefer? You may try them both! With August nearing it's end, and in the Northern Hemisphere we see the approach of Autumn (the Fall), perhaps we should make some time to enjoy a late summer salad! Now there's a good idea ...

The Avocado, Bacon and Blueberry Salad is a tasty salad that's super quick to make. Packed with creamy avocado, peppery rocket (arugula) and Smokey bacon topped with a delicious fruity dressing.

Ingredients:
Serves Four
8 rashers smoked streaky bacon
100g (3 1/2oz) rocket (arugula)
1 large avocado, chopped
100g (3 1/2oz) blueberries

For the dressing
50g (2oz) blueberries
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp clear honey

Method:
1. Heat a non-stick frying pan over a high heat and cook the bacon for two minutes on each side, until crisp. Set aside to cool completely.
2. Meanwhile, make the dressing. Put the blueberries, oil, vinegar, mustard and honey into the bowl of a food processor (or use a stick blender) and whizz to combine. Season well.
3. In a serving bowl, toss together the rocket (arugula), avocado and blueberries, then crumble over the bacon and drizzle with the blueberry dressing.

Per Serving:
Carbohydrate 8.3g Protein 7.8g Fibre 1.3g Fat 25.1g
From an original idea here

Triple Berry Salad is so colourful and absolutely delicious. Just have a read of the ingredients and your taste buds are already in action savouring the great taste. Make a note of the ingredients - go out and get them and then just make and enjoy this super summery salad.

Ingredients:

Serves 4
9oz baby spinach, torn
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup raspberries
1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 cup chopped basil
1 avocado, chopped
4oz goat cheese

Directions:
Divide baby spinach between plates then top with berries, almonds*, basil and chopped avocado. Crumble goat cheese on top then dress with salad dressing. You could use a strawberry balsamic vinegar, but any olive-oil based vinaigrette would be fantastic.

So easy and fabulously fresh, no-cook, and light ... yet filling from the goat cheese and avocado. You could if you wish serve it with some grilled chicken breast marinated in some of that balsamic vinegar. Dear readers it's entirely up to you.

*The easiest way to toast almonds is to spread them on a plate and microwave in thirty second increments until they’re golden brown.
See original recipe idea here 

If you need help with measurement conversion please see here

A variety of recipe ideas are within this blog. Please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan