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Zucchini Noodle, Bacon and Tomato Salad

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This easy-to-make cold zucchini noodle salad is the perfect side dish for warmer days. It features bacon, tomatoes, fresh chives and a creamy avocado oil mayonnaise dressing. Paleo & gluten-free. 

Zucchini noodle, bacon and tomato salad

Celebrate the end of the summer season with this simple and satisfying zucchini noodle salad. It’s basically a spin on a BLT, but in salad form and with a few tweaks. That means it has bacon… need I say more?

Zucchini noodle, bacon and tomato salad

This cold salad is a cinch to make and aside from preparing the bacon, involves no cooking. Speaking of bacon, I recommend cooking it in the oven for less mess and easier cleanup. Personally, I like to line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the bacon strips in a single layer. Then, I bake it at 400 degrees F for about 15-20 minutes. Lastly, I place the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate to cool.

Zucchini noodle, bacon and tomato salad

As far as assembly goes, the zucchini noodles, bacon, tomatoes and fresh chives get tossed together with a simple avocado oil mayonnaise dressing, and it’s ready to eat immediately! Then, serve with your favorite protein for a delicious and complete meal. Chicken is my favorite with this dish, but I think a grilled burger would be fantastic too.

Zucchini noodle, bacon and tomato salad

Looking for other zucchini salad recipes? Be sure to check out my zucchini noodles with zucchini noodles with avocado cream sauce and pepperoni “pasta” salad.

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Zucchini noodle, bacon and tomato salad
5 from 2 votes

Zucchini Noodle, Bacon and Tomato Salad

This easy-to-make cold zucchini noodle salad is the perfect side dish for warmer days. It features bacon, tomatoes, fresh chives and a creamy avocado oil mayonnaise dressing.
Cook Time0 minutes
Serves6
Prep Time15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium-large zucchini, spiralized
  • 5-6 slices cooked good-quality bacon, chopped (I recommend bacon with no sugar added)
  • 1 1/4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt or to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, granulated garlic or garlic powder, sea salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust flavor, as desired. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the zucchini noodles, bacon, cherry tomatoes and fresh chives. Pour dressing on top and gently mix. Taste and adjust seasoning, as desired. Serve immediately.

Notes:

This salad is best eaten the day it's made.
Course:Salad, Side Dish

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About Alisa Fairbanks

Alisa Fairbanks is the blogger and recipe creator of paleoinpdx.com. She is also a personal trainer, and all around health and wellness enthusiast living in Portland, Oregon. She is passionate about living, moving and eating well, and loves inspiring others to do so too.

Reader Interactions

2 Comments

  1. Veronica says

    October 1, 2019 at 8:32 am

    5 stars
    This zucchini noodle bacon and tomato salad is a healthier meal choice that keeps you light and active throughout the day.

  2. Rishi Sharma says

    October 17, 2019 at 12:18 am

    5 stars
    Your cooking is great. This look delicious and easy to make. Thanks for sharing.

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