• 200g smoked back bacon rashers, diced
• 2 soft brown rolls, torn into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large cos lettuce, washed,
dried and torn into bite-sized pieces
• 2 large, ripe Hass avocados
• Black pepper
For the Mustard Dressing:
• 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
• 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
• 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• A pinch of sugar
Bacon, Mustard & Avocado Salad with Crunchy Rustic Croutons
Ingredients (Serves 2):
Method:
Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 400°F/ gas mark 6.
Place the torn rolls in a roasting tin and drizzle over the oil. Season with black pepper and toss well to coat. Place in the oven for approx. 8 minutes or until golden and crisp.
In a non-stick frying pan, fry the bacon over a medium heat, stirring until golden and crisp. Remove the bacon, drain on kitchen paper and keep warm.
Meanwhile, whisk together the dressing ingredients in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of cold water and season to taste.
Halve, stone, peel and slice the avocados into thick slices on the diagonal.
Place the lettuce into a large salad bowl and toss through the dressing. Scatter the avocado slices, hot bacon pieces and croutons over the salad, toss again and serve immediately.
This recipe was created for Lidl by celebrity chef Lesley Waters