Heart-Healthy BLT Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Heart-Healthy BLT Salad, a fresh and flavorful twist on the classic sandwich that's perfect for any meal. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy whole wheat croutons, this guilt-free recipe swaps traditional bacon for lean turkey bacon, offering a lighter yet satisfying smoky crunch. A zesty homemade dressing made with low-fat Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard ties the salad together with tangy and savory notes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this nutrient-packed dish is easy to prepare and brimming with vibrant textures and flavors. Perfect for a low-calorie lunch or a wholesome side dish, this heart-smart salad proves that healthy eating can be indulgent and delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices Turkey bacon
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 cup Whole wheat croutons
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 cup Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Start by cooking the turkey bacon in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and allow to drain on a paper towel, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
While the bacon is cooking, wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice the avocado and add to the salad.
To make the dressing, mince the garlic clove and whisk together with olive oil, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
Toss the salad with the dressing until everything is lightly coated. Add the croutons and crumble the cooked turkey bacon over the salad.
Serve immediately to enjoy a fresh, crisp salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.4 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 130 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 2911 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.7 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.8 g | ||
| Protein | 54.7 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 612 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 3653 mg | 78% | |
*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.
