For those who seek a delectable and balanced meal, look no further than the tantalizing combination of beefsteak tomato, butterhead lettuce, bacon, and blue cheese dressing. This dish offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will captivate your taste buds. The juicy beefsteak tomato provides a sweet and tangy base, while the butterhead lettuce adds a crisp and refreshing crunch. The smoky, savory bacon lends a salty and umami-rich element, and the tangy blue cheese dressing brings it all together with its creamy and pungent notes.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
BEEFSTEAK TOMATO, BUTTERHEAD LETTUCE, AND BACON WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
Provided by Lillian Chou
Categories Salad Tomato Appetizer Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Blue Cheese Bacon Sour Cream Lettuce Gourmet Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain, reserving fat in skillet.
- Whisk together 1 tablespoon hot bacon fat, sour cream, milk, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in scallion and 2/3 cup blue cheese. Thin with additional milk if desired.
- Quarter lettuce lengthwise (through stem) into wedges, then remove core and arrange each wedge on a plate with tomato wedges. Stir dressing and spoon over top. Sprinkle with bacon, remaining 1/3 cup blue cheese, and pepper to taste.
STEAKHOUSE WEDGE WITH WARM TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
Warm tomato vinaigrette replaces bacon and blue cheese dressing in this riff on a classic steakhouse dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season steaks with salt and pepper; let stand 10 minutes. Heat a large skillet over medium-high; swirl in 2 teaspoons oil. Cook steaks, turning a few times, until browned all over, 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate; top each with a cheese slice.
- Lower heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons oil, chopped onion, and garlic to skillet; cook 1 minute. Add vinegar; bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits. Stir in chopped tomatoes; simmer until they release their juices, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup oil and juices from steak plate; strain through a sieve. Whisk in mustard and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Season lettuce and tomato and onion slices with salt and pepper, drizzle with vinaigrette, and top with oregano leaves; serve, with steaks.
BACON LETTUCE TOMATO (AND MORE) SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
Second place winner in the 2009 Craze-E Contest. Part BLT, part cobb salad, this meal in a bowl combines the best of both. I almost called it Blobb Salad or CobBLT, but neither sounded very appetizing--LOL!
Provided by Marla Swoffer
Categories Fruit
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Crumble in blue cheese and mash with a fork, stirring until thick and creamy, but still chunky.
- Place lettuce in a large bowl and add bacon, mushrooms, cheddar cheese, red onion, and nuts (if using). Toss briefly just to combine ingredients.
- Add tomatoes and avocado. Gently and briefly toss.
- Scoop salad into individual serving bowls. Top each with eggs and then salad dressing.
BACON, LETTUCE & TOMATO SALAD
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut bacon into 1 inch pieces. Clean lettuce, dry and place in a serving dish. Top with bacon, tomatoes & croutons. Serve with bottle of your favorite dressing!
BACON, LETTUCE AND TOMATO DIP
Bring the fantastic flavor of a favorite sandwich to a delectable dip! It goes from start to finish in 30 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix sour cream and mayonnaise in small bowl until blended. Stir in bacon.
- Arrange lettuce in shallow bowl or on small platter. Spoon sour cream mixture over lettuce. Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with chives. Serve with baguette slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg
AMERICAN BACON, LETTUCE, TOMATO SALAD
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
Steps:
- Layer tomatoes, bacon, salad greens, dressing and cheese in large serving bowl.
- Toss just before serving.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm tomatoes and crisp lettuce for the best flavor and texture.
- Use high-quality bacon for a smoky, savory flavor.
- Crumble the blue cheese finely for a more even distribution of flavor.
- Make the dressing ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the salad immediately after assembling to prevent the lettuce from wilting.
Conclusion:
This salad is a delicious and easy-to-make summer dish. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great side dish for grilled meats or fish. The combination of sweet tomatoes, crisp lettuce, smoky bacon, and tangy blue cheese dressing is sure to please everyone at your table.
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