Savory BLT Salad with Creamy Dressing and Crunchy Bacon

This BLT Salad combines crisp romaine, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy bacon, drizzled with a creamy dressing, making it a delightful twist on a classic dish.

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Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 head Romaine Lettuce Washed and chopped
1 cup Grape Tomatoes Halved
8 slices Thick-Cut Bacon Pre-cooked preferred
1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Cubed
1 cup Texas Toast Croutons Store-bought or homemade

For the Dressing

1/2 cup Mayonnaise Regular mayonnaise preferred
1/4 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
1/4 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk or heavy cream
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can use fresh garlic as a substitute
1 teaspoon Salt To taste
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

large serving bowl
separate mixing bowl
Whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by thoroughly washing the romaine lettuce under cold water. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large serving bowl. Next, slice the grape tomatoes in half.
Take the thick-cut, pre-cooked bacon and chop it into small, crispy pieces. Add the bacon to the bowl along with cubed sharp cheddar cheese, and gently toss the ingredients together.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until blended smoothly.
Drizzle the creamy dressing over the salad mixture in your serving bowl. Toss everything gently to coat and top with Texas Toast croutons.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best results. Drizzle dressing just before serving to keep the salad crisp.

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