13. Bacon, Lettuce, and Orange Salad

Servings: 6

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Ready in: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound gluten-free, nitrite/nitrate-free bacon
• 15 ounce mandarin oranges
• 1 bunch green onion, diced
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 2 green bell peppers, diced

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons raw honey
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

• Cook bacon until evenly brown in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Drain on paper towels and cool. Crumble bacon and place in a large mixing bowl.
• Add the oranges, green onion, almonds, lettuce, and bell peppers.
• Stir together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl then toss with the bacon mixture.