Atkins Salad Recipes

Ingredients:

8 strip (1 oz) bacon, (~1/2 lb)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small apple, thinly sliced
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 packet sugar substitute
3 tbsp lemon juice, fresh-squeezed
4-1/2 tsp orange juice, fresh-squeezed
1 tsp lemon rind, grated
1 tsp orange rind, grated
1-1/2 lb mixed greens (~12 cups)
1/2 tsp pomegranate seeds, (optional)

Instructions:

Choose hearty greens for this salad, such as spinach, watercress,
radicchio, endive and arugula. Their peppery flavor and firmer texture hold
up well to the warm citrus vinaigrette and the smoky bits of bacom.

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon 7 minutes, until
brown and crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels; crumble and reserve. Pour
bacon fat into a measuring cup and add as much olive oil as needed (~3
tablespoons) to make 1/2 cup. Pour mixture back into skillet.

2. Add apple and onion to skillet. Cook until apple is fork tender, about 7
minutes. Stir in sugar substitue, lemon and orange juices and rinds. Mix
well; heat 30 seconds.

3. Pour dressing over greens; add crumbled bacon and pomegranate seeds, if
using. Toss until greens are well coated and wilted. Serve warm.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Bake/Cook time: 30 minutes

Carbohydrates: 10 grams Net Carbs: 7 grams Fiber: 3 grams

Protein: 4 grams

Fat: 9 grams

Calories: 131

Servings: 8