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Roasted Beet & Bacon Salad

Roasted Beet & Bacon Salad

By Traeger Kitchen

Kick up your salad with crispy bacon and maple wood roasted beets. Tossed together with walnuts, sweet pears, and avocado, this versatile salad makes the perfect side.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

45 Min

Pellets

Maple

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

4

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Units of Measurement:
main
2 Medium beets
8 Slices bacon
1/4 Cup pecans
2 Pears, fresh
2 avocados
1 Head lettuce
1/4 Cup Champagne Vinaigrette

Step

  • 1

    When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  • 2

    Place beets on a foil-lined baking sheet and top with bacon. Place baking sheet directly on the grill grate (while preheating) and cook for 25 minutes.

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

    00:25

  • 3

  • 4

    Spread everything out in a single layer and continue to cook for another 15 minutes or until beets are tender and bacon is crispy.

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

    00:15

  • 5

    Add pecans and walnuts and roast for 5 more minutes. Spoon out and place on paper towels to drain and cool.

  • 6

    Once bacon is cool to the touch, roughly chop into medium pieces.

  • 7

    Place bacon, beets, pecans, pears, avocado, and lettuce in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with champagne vinaigrette, toss to coat, and serve. Enjoy!

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