Bacon, Crab and Avocado Salad with Green Onion Yogurt Salad Dressing

Bacon, Crab and Avocado Salad with Green Onion Yogurt Salad Dressing

A refreshing and delicious salad with a mix of crab meat, avocados and bacon tossed in a homemade Green Onion Yogurt Salad Dressing.

Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD

3 romaine hearts, chopped

1 avocado, pitted and diced

6 bacon slices, cooked to a crisp and diced

1 package (8-ounces) lump crab meat

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup garlic croutons

FOR THE DRESSING

3/4-cup non-fat plain yogurt

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons lemon juice

3 fresh basil leaves

4 green onions, chopped, green parts only

salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

Arrange the chopped romaine lettuce on a large serving plate.

Top with diced avocado, diced bacon, crab meat, cherry tomatoes and croutons; set aside.

In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients for the salad dressing; process until creamy and smooth.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Serve.