CHOPPED SALAD

Prep/Cooking Time: 15-30 Minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

Peel away the outer leaves from the lettuce and remove the core
Cut the lettuce in half and then chop into bite sized pieces
Reserve in the fridge
Lay the bacon on trays and cook in the oven at 180c
Cook till well done but not crispy
Remove from the heat and transfer to a second tray to cool without all the excess fat
Once cooled cut into 1'' pieces and reserve
Trim the cucumber and cut into 1'' pieces
Remove the core from the tomatoes and also cut into 1'' pieces
Reserve the cucumber and tomatoes in the fridge till needed
Trim and wash the celery and cut on the bias in 1'' pieces
Place the creme fraiche in a bowl and add to it the vinegar
Mix well and if very thick add a little water
Once a dressing consistency is achieved season the mix and reserve in a squeeze bottle
To serve place 100g lettuce in a mixing bowl and add to it 60g each of the cucumber and tomato
Add to the bowl 40g of the diced celery and the avocado peeled and diced
Add the cooked bacon and mix all together
Dress with the creme fraiche and a little olive oil
Season to taste and transfer to the serving dish