Turkey Bacon & Avocado Spinach Salad
A quick and satisfying salad featuring crisp turkey bacon, creamy avocado, and protein-packed eggs over fresh spinach. Tossed with a simple lemon dressing, it delivers essential nutrients for hair and skin health.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthProtein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Boil a batch of eggs during your weekend prep and keep them in the fridge to turn this into a 5-minute throw-together lunch.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep avocado (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet…
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Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet…
Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel to drain, then chop into bite-sized pieces once cooled.
Look for: crisp
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Toss the baby spinach and cherry tomatoes…
In a large bowl, toss the baby spinach and cherry tomatoes with the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper.
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Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs
Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs.
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Top the dressed spinach and tomatoes with…
Top the dressed spinach and tomatoes with the chopped turkey bacon, sliced eggs, and avocado.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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