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American Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad Recipe

Beat the summer heat with this quick and easy American Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad! Crispy bacon (turkey bacon for a lighter option!), juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and your favorite cheese combine in this refreshing salad that's ready in minutes. No oven needed – microwave the bacon for a super speedy prep! Perfect for a light lunch, BBQ side dish, or weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 449 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 4.4 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for American Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad

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How to Make American Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad

  1. Cook bacon in the microwave according to package directions. Once cooked, crumble into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Wash and dry lettuce. Tear or chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Slice tomatoes into ¼ inch thick rounds.
  4. In a large bowl, layer half of the lettuce, followed by half of the tomato slices, half of the crumbled bacon, and half of your desired cheese.
  5. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
  6. Drizzle your favorite dressing over the salad.
  7. Toss gently just before serving to combine all ingredients.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

74g

Carbs

1g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation 5 Ingredients Or Less Salads Vegetables Easy Tomatoes 3 Steps Or Less