Wedge Salad with Tomato, Bacon, and Green Goddess Dressing

Yields:
4
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Consider this a no-carb BLT, only instead of mayo you get a creamy avocado dressing.
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Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped chives
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups yellow and red grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
Directions
- Step 1Place bacon in large skillet and cook over medium heat until brown and crisp, turning periodically, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate, and once cool, crumble into small bits.
- Step 2In blender or food processor, pulse avocado, yogurt, lemon juice, basil, parsley, chives, garlic, and olive oil until thick mixture forms. With motor running, add water 1 tablespoon at a time in a slow, steady stream until dressing reaches desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3Cut head of lettuce into 4 wedges and place on 4 plates. Sprinkle with tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled bacon and drizzle with green goddess dressing. Serve immediately.
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