B L T Salad
Transform your favorite sandwich into a vibrant and satisfying meal with this BLT Salad! Packed with crispy bacon, crunchy homemade croutons, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing romaine lettuce, this dish reimagines classic BLT flavors in salad form. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise, buttermilk, fresh chives, and a hint of garlic, ties everything together with its rich, savory tang. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or even a crowd-pleasing dinner centerpiece, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes. If you love bold flavors and craveable textures, this BLT Salad is sure to become a favorite at your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices Bacon
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 2 slices Bread (for croutons)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives (chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
While the bacon is cooking, cut the bread slices into small cubes to make croutons. Toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Heat a small skillet over medium heat and toast the bread cubes, stirring often, until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, chopped chives, garlic powder, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper to make the dressing.
Assemble the salad by adding the crumbled bacon and toasted croutons to the bowl of lettuce and tomatoes. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful BLT Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.0 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 558 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 100 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
