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BLT Salad

Savory BLT Salad with Creamy Garlic Goodness in 10 Minutes

Enjoy a refreshing BLT Salad with creamy garlic dressing, a vibrant twist on the classic sandwich, perfect for summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 cups fresh romaine lettuce can substitute with iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes can substitute with cherry tomatoes
  • 8 slices thick-cut cooked bacon consider air fryer bacon for easy preparation
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese can substitute with feta cheese
  • 1 cup Texas toast croutons homemade or store-bought
For the Creamy Dressing
  • ½ cup mayonnaise do not substitute with Miracle Whip
  • ¼ cup sour cream plain Greek yogurt can be a healthier substitute
  • ¼ cup buttermilk can replace with regular milk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder fresh minced garlic can be used
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Salad tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for BLT Salad
  1. Begin by washing and chopping the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Next, slice the grape tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
  3. Chop the thick-cut cooked bacon into small pieces and toss it into the bowl.
  4. Add the cubed sharp cheddar cheese to the bowl.
  5. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
  6. Add garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the dressing mixture, adjust to taste.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
  8. Just before serving, sprinkle the Texas toast croutons over the salad and mix lightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Add dressing just before serving to maintain freshness. Prepare ingredients ahead for convenience.

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