BLT Salad

A fresh and flavorful mix of crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce tossed in a creamy dressing make this BLT Salad perfect for a lighter take on the classic sandwich.

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Everyone’s favorite sandwich dressed as a salad? Say no more! BLT salad is the perfect dish to bring to your next potluck. Combine everything except the bacon and croutons and let it sit for a couple of hours to let the flavors meld. Add the bacon and croutons right before serving and they will add a nice crisp texture to this satisfying salad. A fresh take on the classic BLT sandwich is just what everyone needs.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• You can meal prep your bacon strips ahead of time and whip up this salad anytime.
• The dressing for BLT salad is made simply from mayo and ranch dressing, two things I know you’ve already got in your fridge!
• This bacon salad is hearty enough that it can be your whole meal. Perfect for a lighter lunch if you know you’re going to have a big supper and vice versa.

Ingredients for BLT Salad

• Mayonnaise – Full fat mayo is the tastiest base for this salad. I do not recommend swapping for sour cream or Greek yogurt. Stick to mayo.
• Ranch dressing – Classic ranch adds extra flavor to this dish. Use your favorite storebought or try to make a homemade ranch dressing.
• Seasoning – Salt and ground black pepper.
• Cherry tomatoes – Halved tomatoes work great without adding too much extra liquid. You can also use grape tomatoes.
• Cheddar cheese – Shredded cheddar mixes really well and is easy to prepare. If you’re feeling fancy, cut up small cubes.
• Red onion – Diced red onion adds the perfect kick to this dish.
• Lettuce – This salad is dressed for at least an hour before serving, so I recommend using romaine lettuce because it is so hearty.
• Croutons – You didn’t think we were going to completely leave out the bread did you? Use your favorite storebought croutons or try making homemade.
• Bacon – Crumble up or chop your favorite type of bacon for this hearty salad.

How To Make BLT Salad

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ranch dressing, pepper and salt until combined.

Add tomatoes, cheese, red onion and lettuce to the dressing mixture and toss.

Chill in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours or overnight.

Add bacon and croutons and stir to combine. Serve.

Storage

I recommend consuming this salad in one sitting. Once croutons have been folded into the salad, I don’t recommend storing this dish because the croutons will turn soggy.

If you know you won’t eat the whole salad at once, leave the croutons out and on the side.

Creamy dressing with fresh tomatoes, onion and lettuce topped with bacon and croutons, this salad is perfect as a meal or a side dish. Everyone will be raving about it!

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BLT Salad Recipe

BLT Salad is a fresh and flavorful mix of crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce tossed in a creamy dressing for a lighter take on the classic sandwich.

Prep:15 minutes mins

Chill Tim:1 hour hr

Total:1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ ½ cup mayonnaise
• ▢ ¾ cup ranch dressing
• ▢ ½ teaspoon pepper
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• ▢ 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ▢ ¼ cup diced red onion
• ▢ 3 heads romaine lettuce chopped
• ▢ 2 cups croutons
• ▢ 10 slices bacon cooked and crumbled

Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ranch dressing, pepper and salt until combined.
• Add the tomatoes, cheese, red onion and lettuce to the dressing mixture. Toss to combine.
• Chill in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours or overnight.
• Add the bacon and croutons and stir to combine. Serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 406kcal (20%), Carbohydrates: 10g (3%), Protein: 9g (18%), Fat: 37g (57%), Saturated Fat: 10g (63%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 44mg (15%), Sodium: 769mg (33%), Potassium: 208mg (6%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 2g (2%), Vitamin A: 1267IU (25%), Vitamin C: 9mg (11%), Calcium: 124mg (12%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

How to Serve BLT Salad

This dish is hearty enough that it can be a whole meal on its own but you can also serve this BLT salad as a side to Blackened Chicken with a Cheesy Garlic Bread or some breadsticks to go on the side.

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