Easy Bacon Avocado Salad with Soft-Boiled Eggs

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Easy Bacon Avocado Salad with Soft-Boiled Eggs

This Easy Bacon Avocado Salad with Soft-Boiled Eggs is a flavor-packed, family-approved salad that comes together in just 20 minutes. Crisp romaine, creamy avocado, perfectly jammy eggs, and crispy bacon all tossed in a tangy lemon vinaigrette—this salad hits every note. It’s the kind of meal I reach for when I need something quick, fresh, and filling that everyone in the house will actually eat (without complaining).

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 680kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cups romaine lettuce washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
2 soft-boiled eggs peeled and halved
1 ripe avocado sliced
4 slices bacon cooked until crispy and crumbled
4 radishes thinly sliced
1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
pinch red pepper flakes optional
salt and pepper to taste

Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Arrange the romaine lettuce on a large serving plate or bowl.
Layer the sliced avocado, crispy bacon, and thinly sliced radishes over the lettuce.
Carefully peel the soft-boiled eggs, slice them in half, and nestle them into the salad.
Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning, a pinch of red pepper flakes (if desired), and additional salt and pepper over the salad.
Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.

Notes

Safety Tip Soft-boiled eggs are not fully cooked. Pregnant individuals, young children, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems should consult a doctor or use pasteurized eggs. Learn more about egg safety here.

Storage Store leftover salad components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reassemble and add dressing just before serving for best results.

Freeze Freezing is not recommended.

Reheat To reheat bacon, place it in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

Substitutions

Bacon: Swap for turkey bacon or omit for a vegetarian version.
Radishes: Replace with thinly sliced cucumbers or shredded carrots.
Lemon Vinaigrette: Use green goddess or a creamy avocado dressing for variation.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

Nutrition