Blt Salad with Creamy Basil Dressing
Transform your favorite sandwich into a vibrant and satisfying meal with this BLT Salad with Creamy Basil Dressing. Crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy croutons come together with savory, perfectly cooked bacon to create a hearty base. The star of the dish, however, is the luscious homemade basil dressing—made with Greek yogurt, fresh basil leaves, garlic, and a splash of lemon juice—for a light and tangy flavor that's a game-changer. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy salad recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or elegant appetizer for entertaining. Packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, this BLT salad is a modern twist on a classic favorite, offering a perfect balance of texture and taste in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 8 slices Bacon
- 1 whole Avocado
- 1 cup Croutons
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 whole Garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the bacon: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon strips until crispy. Once cooked, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Prepare the lettuce: Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the tomatoes and avocado: Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the avocado into small cubes. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Add croutons: Toss in the croutons for added crunch.
Make the creamy basil dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the Greek yogurt, fresh basil leaves, garlic clove, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed.
Assemble the salad: Add the crumbled bacon to the salad bowl. Drizzle the creamy basil dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat the ingredients evenly.
Serve: Divide the salad into individual bowls or plates, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.7 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.9 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2960 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 59.9 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 494 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2700 mg | 57% | |
*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.
