Crispy Bacon, Avocado & Rocket Salad

'What's the Buzz Day' is Diabetes Australia's-NSW annual fundraising day. It involves the sale of Barnaby Bee merchandise at major retail outlets and selected CBD railway stations.

Monies raised from 'What's the Buzz Day' 2003 will help Diabetes Australia in continuing its vital work in the community assisting all those people living with diabetes.

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Ingredients:

• 4 rashers lean bacon
• 1 small avocado peeled and sliced.
• 60g (2 oz) rocket
• 100g (3 ½ oz) cherry tomatoes, halved.
• For the dressing
• 2 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
• 2 tsp oil from the sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 tsp oil balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp caster sugar

Steps:

1. Grill the bacon rashers under a preheated hot grill until crisp. Drain the rashers on the kitchen paper, then roughly chop them.
2. Put the bacon, avocado, rocket and cherry tomatoes in a serving bowl and toss together gently.
3. Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing, drizzle over the salad, and serve.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Star Ingredients: Unlike other fruits, avocado contains monounsaturated fat. This type of fat does not raise cholesterol levels.