B L T Tossed Salad Recipe

This vibrant B L T Tossed Salad is a spring and summer sensation! Crisp Boston lettuce forms the base, topped with homemade bacon croutons for irresistible crunch. The creamy, tangy dressing perfectly complements the juicy tomatoes and savory bacon. Easy to make and bursting with fresh flavor, this salad is a crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 394 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for B L T Tossed Salad

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How to Make B L T Tossed Salad

  1. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet.
  2. Crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces.
  3. Cut bread into 3/4-inch cubes. Ensure you have approximately 2 cups.
  4. Add cubed bread to the skillet with reserved bacon fat. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Season with seasoning salt.
  5. Remove croutons from skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess fat.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, lemon juice, mayonnaise, water, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  7. Tear Boston lettuce into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, chopped tomatoes, red onion, crumbled bacon, and croutons.
  8. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

27g

Carbs

14g