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BLT Salad

Blt salad in a bowl with wooden salad tongs.

Try your favourite sandwich as a salad – a BLT Salad! You’ll love the fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes and crispy bacon topped with savory homemade croutons and honey dijon vinaigrette.

Blt salad in a bowl with wooden salad tongs.


Trust me, this dish takes the classic BLT sandwich we all know and love and turns it into a mouthwatering salad form that’s gonna knock your socks off!

Picture this: we’ve got all the key players from the iconic BLT combo, but we’re kicking things up a notch. Crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and, hold onto your hats, perfectly crispy and salty bacon! I mean, who can resist that heavenly combo? And here’s the best part: we’re not stopping there. Oh no! We’re throwing in a bunch of fresh ingredients and a dressing that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance.

Think about it—each forkful of this salad is a burst of flavors and textures. You’ve got that satisfying crunch from the romaine lettuce, the tanginess of the tomatoes, and the irresistible salty goodness of the bacon. And let’s not forget about the magic of the dressing that brings everything together. It’s a symphony of tastes that’ll make you fall head over heels for this BLT salad recipe.

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Why You’ll Love This Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad

Ingredients

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    Ingredients to make BLT salad.

    How to Make BLT Salad

    Steps to make BLT Salad.
    Steps to make BLT Salad.
    Steps to make BLT Salad.

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    What to Serve with a Delicious BLT Salad

    Blt salad in a bowl with wooden salad tongs.

    Variations and Substitutions

    BLT Salad in a white bowl with wooden salad tongs.

    Storage Instructions

    If you have leftover salad, store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Store in an airtight container or cover the salad bowl tightly in plastic wrap.

    Recipe Tips

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    FAQ

    What are some other kinds of salad dressings I could use?

    Try Ranch dressing, balsamic dressing, thousand islands dressing, or Italian dressing instead.

    What kind of lettuce do I use?

    I love leaf lettuce, but you could also use iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce or butter lettuce.

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    BLT Salad

    Created by Stacie Vaughan
    Servings 4
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Try your favourite sandwich as a salad! You’ll love the fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes and crisp bacon topped with savoury croutons and Honey Dijon Vinaigrette.

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 head leaf lettuce roughly chopped
    • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
    • ¾ cup cherry tomatoes halved

    Homemade Croutons

    • 4 slices white bread cut into 1/2 inch cubes
    • cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ tsp dried basil

    Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
    • 2 tsp honey
    • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    Homemade Croutons

    • Preheat oven to 375°F. Add bread cubes to a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the bread. Sprinkle on dried basil. Toss to coat and lay on baking sheet in a single layer.
    • Bake for 5 minutes. Toss. Bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until it reaches your desired doneness. Set aside to cool.

    Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

    • Whisk ingredients in together in a small bowl. Set aside.

    Assembly

    • Add lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and croutons to a large bowl. Drizzle on vinaigrette and toss to combine.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 594mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Course Salads
    Cuisine American
    Keyword BLT Salad, salad

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