Best 13 American Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad Recipes

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Are you seeking a delightful and refreshing salad that embodies the classic American flavors? Look no further than the iconic American Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad. This quintessential dish combines crispy bacon, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy dressing to create a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Whether you're planning a casual weekday lunch, a summer barbecue, or a potluck gathering, this timeless salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect American Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BACON LETTUCE AND TOMATO SALAD



Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Salad image

This refreshing salad is good as a side or a meal.

Provided by Debby Mayne

Categories     Salads

Time 9m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups of chopped lettuce
1 cup of chopped tomatoes
4 slices of crispy fried bacon
2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
Black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the lettuce and mayonnaise. Mix until all of the lettuce is coated.
  • Evenly scoop the lettuce and mayo mixture into 2 bowls.
  • Sprinkle the desired amount of black pepper on top.
  • Add the tomatoes and bacon.
  • Serve with crackers or your favorite soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 23 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 17 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 390 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams unsaturated fat

BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO SALAD



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Can't choose between a crisp, refreshing salad and a satisfying BLT sandwich? This recipe combines the two for a crowd-pleasing side or meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 strips (cut 1/4 inch thick) bacon, (1 pound)
2 1/2 bunches lettuce, such as romaine, Bibb, or green oakleaf
1 cup Avocado Dressing for BLT Salad
2 pounds tomatoes, preferably red and yellow
1 pint cherry tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange bacon strips on a wire rack set over a baking pan. Place pan in oven until bacon is golden brown and crisp, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven, being careful of the bacon fat that has collected under the rack, and set aside.
  • Arrange lettuce in the bottom of a salad bowl; drizzle with half the avocado dressing. Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices; cut cherry tomatoes, depending on size, in half. Arrange tomato slices over lettuce; scatter cherry tomatoes over tomato slices.
  • Arrange whole bacon strips over tomatoes. Drizzle with remaining avocado dressing, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

BACON LETTUCE TOMATO SALAD



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Ranch salad dressing mixed with steak seasoning makes a flavorful topper for this delicious main-dish salad.

Provided by Midwest Living

Yield 4 to 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces hickory-smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups torn romaine lettuce
Homemade Croutons (recipe below)
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup bottled ranch salad dressing
½ teaspoon Kansas City-style or Montreal steak seasoning or dry rib or pork rub

Steps:

  • In a 10-inch skillet, cook bacon until almost crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; discard fat. Drain bacon on paper towels. Set aside.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine romaine, Homemade Croutons and tomatoes. In a small bowl, combine ranch salad dressing and steak seasoning. Drizzle dressing over salad; gently toss to coat. Serve immediately. Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 908 mg, Sugar 4 g

CHICKEN SALAD WITH BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO



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This chicken salad has a creamy dressing and is best served over crisp lettuce leaves.

Provided by Angel

Categories     Salad

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 slices bacon
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced green onion
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste
12 leaves romaine lettuce
1 large avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
  • Stir chicken, bacon, tomato, and celery together in a bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, parsley, green onions, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  • Stir chicken mixture and serve over romaine lettuce leaves; garnish with avocado slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 395 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

BACON-TOMATO SALAD



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We love this wonderful bacon salad that tastes like a piled-high BLT without the time or effort. You can make it hours ahead and keep it in the fridge till serving time. -Denise Thurman, Columbia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (12 ounces) iceberg lettuce blend
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup coleslaw salad dressing
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine lettuce blend and tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

BLT SALAD



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This recipe is reminiscent of the classic BLT or bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. It's a great summertime salad!

Provided by D. L. Mooney

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bacon
¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste
1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and shredded
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 cups seasoned croutons

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat, turning frequently, until evenly browned. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Season the dressing with salt.
  • Combine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and croutons in a large salad bowl. Toss with dressing, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 906.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

BACON, LETTUCE, TOMATO, AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, And Avocado Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, cucumber, avocados, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, lemon

Provided by Robert Broadfoot

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 strips bacon
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 handfuls cherry tomato, or grape tomatoes, halved
½ cucumber
2 avocados, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper towel, then set aside.
  • Place chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, avocados and bacon in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, and lemon juice to form the dressing.
  • Toss the salad with the dressing.
  • Enjoy!

BACON, LETTUCE, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH AIOLI DRESSING



Bacon, Lettuce, and Cherry Tomato Salad with Aioli Dressing image

Provided by Joanne Weir

Categories     Salad     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Lunch     Mayonnaise     Bacon     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 ounces applewood-smoked bacon (about 6 slices)
12 cups torn romaine lettuce (from 1 large head; about 13 ounces)
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and/or pear tomatoes, halved
1 garlic clove, pressed
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp; transfer to paper towels. Crumble bacon coarsely. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet; reserve skillet.
  • Place lettuce and tomatoes in large serving bowl. Heat bacon drippings in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, then mayonnaise and vinegar; whisk until blended, 30 to 40 seconds. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over lettuce and tomatoes and toss to coat. Sprinkle bacon over. Serve immediately.

AMERICAN BACON, LETTUCE, TOMATO SALAD



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This salad is so fast and simple. It's perfect for a hot summer day. You can cook the bacon in the microwave and not even have to heat up the house. I use turkey bacon to make it lighter.

Provided by gertc96

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large tomatoes, cubed 1/2-inch
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 (10 ounce) bag mixed salad greens
3/4 cup ranch dressing
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Layer tomatoes, bacon, salad greens, dressing and cheese in large serving bowl.
  • Toss just before serving.

BACON, LETTUCE AND TOMATO SALAD



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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

1/2 lb bacon
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
4 slices French bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb romaine lettuce, rinsed,dried,and torn into bite-size pieces
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered

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

BAC~OS®-LETTUCE-TOMATO SALAD



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A classic sandwich in salad form!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded (4 cups)
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced
2 cups fat-free seasoned croutons
1/3 cup Betty Crocker™ Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips
1/2 cup fat-free creamy dressing

Steps:

  • Place lettuce and tomatoes in large bowl.
  • Just before serving, toss with remaning ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg

TOMATO AND BACON SALAD IN BIBB LETTUCE CUPS



Tomato and Bacon Salad in Bibb Lettuce Cups image

Categories     Leafy Green     Tomato     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Basil     Bacon     Summer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and chopped fine (about 2 cups)
6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste
24 outer Bibb lettuce leaves (about 4 heads), washed and patted dry about 1/4 cup finely shredded fresh basil leaves plus basil sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • In a bowl toss together tomatoes, bacon , onion, oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and sprinkle with shredded basil.
  • Serve lettuce cups on a platter garnished with basil sprigs.

CLASSIC BACON, LETTUCE & SLICED TOMATO SALAD



Classic Bacon, Lettuce & Sliced Tomato Salad image

You're just 10 minutes away from a classic BLT salad with all the flavor and crunch you'd expect. But we added shredded cheese... and a surprise.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 large lettuce leaves
2 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Recipe Pieces
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Place 2 lettuce leaves on each of four individual salad plates; top with tomatoes.
  • Sprinkle with bacon and cheese.
  • Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season tomatoes. Heirloom tomatoes are a great option, as they come in a variety of colors and flavors.
  • If you want a more smoky flavor, grill the bacon before chopping it.
  • To make a vegetarian version of this salad, omit the bacon and add grilled or roasted vegetables, such as zucchini, squash, or mushrooms.
  • For a lighter version of this salad, use less mayonnaise or omit it altogether.
  • Serve this salad immediately after making it, as the tomatoes will start to wilt if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Bacon lettuce tomato salad is a classic American dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is simple to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a bacon lettuce tomato salad that is both delicious and healthy.

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