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Arugula Salad with Bacon, Tomatoes & Buttermilk Dressing

This Arugula Salad with Bacon, Tomatoes & Buttermilk Dressing provides 6g protein and 108 calories per serving — an ideal side to round out your main dish without derailing macros. Preps in minutes for 2 servings, making it the fastest way to add vegetables to your plate. Use it alongside higher-protein entrées when you're hitting your carb targets but need volume.

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Ingredients

2 servings
  • Arugula
  • Bacon, Pork
  • Tomato, Cherry
  • Yellow Onion
  • Cheese, Blue, Crumbled
  • Buttermilk, Cultured, Low-Fat(120g)
  • Greek Yogurt (2%)(30g)

    Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.

  • Vinegar, Apple Cider(30g)
  • Garlic(60g)
  • Sugar, Granulated White(8g)
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy and browned. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, let cool for 2 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2While the bacon cooks, mince the garlic and finely dice the onion.
  3. 3In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, a pinch of sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well-blended. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. 4Halve the cherry tomatoes and roughly chop the arugula.
  5. 5Divide the arugula evenly between 2 airtight containers while the bacon is still warm. Layer the cherry tomatoes, diced onion, and chopped bacon on top of each portion.
  6. 6Drizzle half of the dressing over each container, then sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles evenly across both servings.
  7. 7Seal both containers and refrigerate until ready to eat. Toss gently just before serving to combine.

Nutrition — Per Serving

108

calories

6g

protein

2g

fat

Carbohydrates
18g
Saturated fat
1.0g
Sodium
74 mg
Dietary fiber
0.6g

2 servings per batch · ~124g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Arugula Salad with Bacon, Tomatoes & Buttermilk Dressing have per serving?

Each serving contains 6g of protein and 108 calories with 2g fat and 18g carbs. This is a low-calorie, high-carb side that won't contribute meaningfully to daily protein targets.

How long does Arugula Salad with Bacon, Tomatoes & Buttermilk Dressing take to prep?

This quick prep side assembles in minutes and yields 2 servings, making it a flexible complement to batch-prepped proteins throughout the week. No cooking required beyond initial ingredient prep.

Is Arugula Salad with Bacon, Tomatoes & Buttermilk Dressing good for fat loss?

At 108 calories per serving with only 6g protein, this salad functions as a low-calorie vegetable side rather than a protein-supporting meal. Pair it with a high-protein main to create a complete fat-loss meal without exceeding your calorie budget.

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