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Bacon Thyme Dressing
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Bacon Thyme Dressing

9 ingredients 15 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

226
Calories
5g
Protein
17g
Fat
14g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 6 slices peppered bacon
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or ½-tablespoon, dried
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • salt, to taste

Directions

1

In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy,about 15 minutes.

2

Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the pan.

3

When cool enough to handle, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.

4

Place the pan back on the heat and sauté the garlic and onion until they begin to give off their aroma, 2 or 3 minutes.

5

Remove from the heat and add the thyme, vinegar, and mustard.

6

Add the olive oil, season with pepper and salt, and blend thoroughly.

7

Return the pan to the heat and bring the dressing just to a boil.

8

Pour over salad while warm or at room temperature.

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