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Watermelon Candied Bacon Salad
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Watermelon Candied Bacon Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 min
 

Watermelon Candied Bacon Salad with basil vinaigrette and topped with feta cheese is a yummy and refreshing and easy to make summer salad

Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Candied Bacon, Easy, Feta, Recipe, Salad, Superfood, TikTok, Vinaigrette, Watermelon
Servings: 4
Calories: 324 kcal
Author: Cheri Renee
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • kosher salt, pepper
  • 8 cups field greens (or lettuce of choice)
  • 2 cups diced watermelon
  • 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 12 slices candied bacon or regular cooked bacon (link to candied bacon recipe in post above) crumbled
Instructions

  1. Put the basil leaves, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, kosher salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until mixed.

  2. Divide the lettuce evenly between 4 plates or bowls and top with the diced watermelon, feta cheese, candied bacon crumbles, and top each with the basil vinaigrette.