Bistro Salad
This French-inspired salad features fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, bacon, goat cheese, and a homemade vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens (such as romaine, spinach, or arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all the vinaigrette ingredients until well combined.
- In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, goat cheese, and red onion.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don't have red wine vinegar, you can use balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as sliced cucumbers, shredded carrots, or chopped bell peppers.
- If you want a more substantial salad, you can add grilled chicken or shrimp.
- You can make the vinaigrette ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.