
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.
Ingredients
- •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
- 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.
- 2While the bacon cooks, mince the garlic and finely dice the onion.
- 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.
- 4Halve the cherry tomatoes and roughly chop the arugula.
- 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.
- 6Drizzle half of the dressing over each container, then sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles evenly across both servings.
- 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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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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