The Best BLT Salad Recipe
the best BLT salad
When is a salad like a sandwich? When it's this deconstructed BLT Salad recipe, a bowl of homemade crunchy croutons, tomatoes, lettuce and avocado, tossed in a creamy basil dressing.
the best blt salad
serves 6
ingredients
Crunchy Croutons- 8 slices French baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 10 cups romaine lettuce torn into bite-size pieces
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced
directions
- For the croutons, preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with olive oil. Add Parmesan and salt, tossing well. Spread pieces on baking sheet and bake 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, basil and vinegar.
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, avocado and croutons. Add dressing and toss to coat.
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