Description
Crisp bacon bits dance through this BLT salad, bringing classic sandwich flavors into a fresh leafy bowl. Crunchy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and smoky bacon create a simple yet irresistible summer meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked and chopped
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped (or green onions)
Instructions
- Meticulously cleanse romaine lettuce, ensuring thorough drying. Tear into delicate, bite-sized fragments and transfer to a spacious mixing vessel.
- Heat a skillet to medium temperature, carefully rendering bacon until achieving a golden, crisp texture (approximately 6-8 minutes). Transfer to absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess grease, then delicately fragment into rustic pieces.
- Craft a velvety dressing by vigorously whisking mayonnaise with apple cider vinegar until achieving a harmonious blend. Enhance with judicious seasoning of salt and pepper, then incorporate finely minced chives for an aromatic flourish.
- Artfully layer crisp lettuce fragments, vibrant tomato chunks, and crunchy bacon pieces within the mixing bowl. Gracefully cascade the prepared dressing across the salad’s surface, gently folding to ensure uniform coating.
- Present the salad immediately to preserve peak texture and freshness. Alternatively, refrigerate for up to an hour to allow flavors to intermingle, maintaining the salad’s optimal crispness and zest.
Notes
- Customize the salad by swapping bacon with turkey bacon or tempeh for a lighter, vegetarian-friendly version.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise to reduce calories and add a tangy protein boost to the dressing.
- Enhance texture by adding toasted croutons or sunflower seeds for extra crunch and nutty flavor.
- Prepare ingredients ahead of time and store separately to maintain freshness and prevent soggy lettuce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg