B.L.T. SALAD WITH BASIL MAYO DRESSING

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Tangy, crunchy salad with all the things you love about the wonderful B.L.T. sandwich! You will make this again and again!

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound bacon
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
¼ 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 pound romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved bacon drippings, mayonnaise, vinegar and basil and let dressing stand, covered, at room temperature.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, toss the bread pieces with the salt and pepper. Drizzle with the oil, continue tossing and cook over medium-low heat until golden brown.
  • In a large bowl mix together the romaine, tomatoes, bacon and croutons. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1343.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Enock Kasirye
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I highly recommend this salad. It's a great way to enjoy fresh summer produce.


Samrat Adhikari
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This is my new favorite salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Adam Washington
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit.


zander Bryant
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the crunch of the bacon and the creaminess of the basil mayo dressing.


Muneeb Hussain
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I'm always looking for new BLT recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper.


Navidu Keashan
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Fresh Cle
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I'm not a fan of mayonnaise, but I really liked the basil mayo dressing in this salad.


Omo Nla
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Connor ROSS
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad was perfect.


Imane Allaoui
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This salad was easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Sajawal Khan
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes are a classic, and the basil mayo dressing adds a nice twist.


Y2BS TACH
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Salman Shakoor
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I often make this salad without the bacon. It's still delicious.


pkirankumar Kirankumar
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


B Gamers
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This is the perfect summer salad. It's light and refreshing, but still filling.


qwerty abcde
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I've never been a huge fan of BLTs, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is amazing!


anoy Debnath
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This BLT salad was a hit at my last potluck! The basil mayo dressing was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky touch.