Jul 14 2026

Small House Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Romaine and Arcadian mix, tomatoes, candied bacon, croutons, cheddar, balsamic vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Toppings

Dressing

Method

Prepare the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Chop the Lettuce

    Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce and Arcadian mix. Chop the Romaine into bite-sized pieces and add it to a large salad bowl along with the Arcadian mix.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes

    Wash the cherry tomatoes, then cut them in half. Add the halved tomatoes to the salad bowl with the lettuce.

Prepare Toppings

  1. 3

    Prepare Candied Bacon

    Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Once cooked, sprinkle with a little brown sugar and allow to caramelize for a minute on each side. Remove and let cool before chopping into small pieces.

  2. 4

    Add Croutons and Cheese

    Add croutons and shredded cheddar cheese to the salad bowl on top of the lettuce and tomatoes.

Dress the Salad

  1. 5

    Add Dressing

    Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.

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