BLT SALAD WITH CROUTONS

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"In my family of six, it's hard to find a vegetable or salad that everyone will eat, but they all raved about this one," enthuses Susie Clayton of South St. Paul, Minnesota. "With garden-fresh basil, this salad is easy, but mouthwatering."-Susie Clayton, South St. Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 slices white bread, crusts removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 to 5 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
6 cups torn romaine
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Set bacon and drippings aside., In another large skillet, melt butter. Add bread cubes; cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove to paper towels; cool. , For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, basil, vinegar, pepper, garlic and reserved drippings. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes and bacon. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Top with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 37g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 743mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Corazon Murillo
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This is my new favorite salad!


YTDADDY4k
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.


Ashikul islam
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This salad is perfect for a summer cookout.


Ivery Moccoy
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I love that this salad is so easy to make.


Khorsed Md
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Noli Nushi
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but I loved this one. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Ayesha Noori
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This is the best BLT salad I've ever had. The dressing is amazing.


Emelie.Kelvin Kelvin
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I made this salad for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great salad to serve for a crowd.


Chotelal Yadav
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use up leftover bacon and lettuce.


Alex McGee
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great salad for a summer cookout.


Richard Prowse
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This salad is a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables for your kids.


Courtney Brand
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I'm not a big fan of bacon, but I loved this salad. The dressing is amazing!


ssh sgaaags
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Tyler Thomson
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


babalola dare samuel
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This BLT salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon and lettuce. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.