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Chicken Cobb Salad 2

Bacon, blue cheese, avocado, and chicken are all ingredients in the classic Cobb salad. Serve with a chilled summer soup or sandwich for a light and refreshing meal. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast cutlets 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 8 cups mixed greens 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved […]

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Spinach Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette 19

Syrup provides body and a rich, sweet base to the dressing. Using a lighter syrup grade creates a more delicate vinaigrette. For even more maple punch, seek out maple-cured bacon, steering clear of products with imitation maple flavoring, which tends to taste artificial. As one online reviewer says, “Fantastic! Definitely a company worthy salad.” Ingredients […]

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Shrimp Cobb Salad 15

Ingredients 4 slices center-cut bacon 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon whole-grain Dijon mustard 1 (10-ounce) package romaine salad 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 cup shredded […]

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Bistro Dinner Salad 1

This dinner salad is a perfect light and quick, yet refined, meal. The mustard tarragon vinaigrette complements the slightly bitter salad greens, while the pear adds a hint of sweetness. Ingredients 3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts 4 large eggs Cooking spray 2 bacon slices (uncooked) 8 cups gourmet salad greens 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled […]

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Mahimahi With Bacon-Tomato Butter 20

Ingredients 2 cups water 1 tablespoon fine sea salt 2 teaspoons sugar 4 (6-ounce) mahimahi fillets Cooking spray 1/8 teaspoon table salt 1 slice center-cut bacon, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon hot smoked paprika 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced 2 tablespoons butter How to Make It Step 1 Combine first […]

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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Garlic, and Shallots 2

Garlic, bacon and shallots are all you need to add intense flavor to the Brussels sprouts in this easy, 5-ingredient side-dish recipe. To trim Brussels sprouts, simply cut off the stem end and halve. If they’re large, you can quarter them, just making sure the Brussels sprouts are cut into uniform pieces so that they’ll […]

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Bacon and Butternut Pasta 11

Broth, thickened with flour and enriched with crème fraîche, forms the savory sauce in this dish. We like the earthy heartiness of kale, which helps balance the sweetness from the squash. You could also use Swiss chard, or for a more peppery bite, try substituting mustard greens. Ingredients 5 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash […]

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Slow Cooker Chicken, Bacon, and Potato Soup 6

Ingredients 4 center-cut bacon slices, diced 1 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skinned 2 teaspoons salt-free garlic-and-herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash) 2 cups thinly sliced leek (from 2 large leeks) 1 cup sliced carrot (from 2 large carrots) 1 cup sliced celery (from 2 large stalks) 4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as […]

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Loaded Potato Soup 10

Ingredients 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1.13 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/4 cup) 2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk 1 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 3/4 cup light sour cream 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 1/2 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2/3 cup) 6 center-cut bacon […]

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Salad with Bacon Dressing

Job’s tears are a gluten-free whole grain, distinctly large, with a mild corn-rice flavor that’s versatile enough to use in countless dishes. Find it at health food stores and Asian markets. While the salad stands before serving, the warm vinaigrette will slightly tenderize the thinly shaved vegetables. If you use a mandoline to slice the […]