BLT PICNIC SALAD
All the flavors of a classic BLT, but with a portable, picnic-friendly twist. Whether you're serving this salad at a picnic, or for an easy weeknight dinner, it's sure to be an instant classic that everyone will love.
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- For the salad: Place the bacon on the prepared baking sheet, transfer to the oven and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping the bacon halfway through.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing. Add the mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper to a mason jar, cover and shake to emulsify. Set aside.
- Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Add the bread to the pan with the bacon fat and toss to combine. Transfer the pan back to the oven and cook until lightly golden and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. When the bacon is cool enough to handle, chop it into large bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- To assemble the salad, add the tomatoes to the base of a bowl or travel container. Add the iceberg and arugula on top. Sprinkle with the chives and dill. Top the salad with the bacon and ciabatta croutons. When ready to serve, drizzle on three-quarters of the dressing and toss to combine. Serve with extra dressing on the side.
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[email protected]This salad is super easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, and the dressing is always a winner.
Maxamed Mukhtaar
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The bacon adds a nice smokiness, the lettuce is crisp and refreshing, the tomatoes are sweet, and the avocado is creamy. The dressing is also delicious and really brings all the flavors together.
sherlynn romo
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Binita Bashyal
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It's also a great make-ahead salad, which is perfect for busy weeknights.
Musa Islam sowa
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. The dressing is so good and the salad is always fresh and delicious.
Ayubkhan Ayubkhan
[email protected]This is my go-to salad for summer picnics. It's always a hit and it's so easy to make.
Sumandiwana
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic last weekend and it was a huge success! The dressing is so flavorful and the combination of bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado is perfect.
Rimo Aktar
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, and the dressing is always a hit.
krishtina bhatta
[email protected]This BLT picnic salad was a hit at our last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado, and the dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again for our next gathering.