Crisp bacon makes this salad a real winner. I use turkey bacon with good success. Please don't try to substitute those artificial bacon bits in this recipe, it just won't work.
Provided by Geema
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook bacon until it is crisp by your favorite method.
- Crumble, and set it aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings in a small bowl.
- Whisk together the reserved bacon drippings, mayonnaise, vinegar and basil and let dressing sit, covered, at room temperature while you finish making the salad.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, toss the bread pieces with the salt and pepper.
- Drizzle with the oil, and cook, stirring constantly, until the croutons are crisp and golden brown.
- In a large salad bowl mix together the romaine, tomatoes, bacon and croutons.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.8, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 1395.6, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 5, Protein 16.3
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UnderTaleBro9
[email protected]This salad was okay. It wasn't as good as I was hoping it would be.
Nompumelelo Uchenna
[email protected]I've never had a BLT salad before, but I'm so glad I tried this one. It was amazing! I will definitely be making it again.
Natan suraphel
[email protected]This was a great salad! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It's a perfect summer salad.
Faiyyaz Jutt
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bacon, but I really enjoyed this salad. The tomatoes and lettuce were very fresh and the dressing was very flavorful.
Tr Rahim
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Bishal Tamang
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit. Everyone loved it!
muhamad jabbar
[email protected]This salad was very refreshing and light. It's a great summer salad.
Idris faisat
[email protected]I love BLT sandwiches, so I was excited to try this salad. It was really good, but I think I prefer the sandwich.
Naeem raja
[email protected]This salad was okay. It wasn't as good as I was hoping it would be.
Mukembo Bumali
[email protected]I've never had a BLT salad before, but I'm so glad I tried this one. It was amazing! I will definitely be making it again.
Ashlynne Singleton
[email protected]This was a great salad! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It's a perfect summer salad.
KARIUKI MBUGUA
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this salad. The bacon and lettuce were a great combination, and the dressing was very flavorful.
Camila 2022
[email protected]This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
MD NIBIR SHEIKH
[email protected]I've made this BLT salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!
pharoh degree
[email protected]This BLT salad was delicious! I used fresh, ripe tomatoes and crispy bacon, and the dressing was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.