Bacon Lettuce And Tomato Salad Recipe

This BLT salad recipe elevates the classic with crispy bacon (turkey bacon works great!), homemade croutons, and a vibrant basil dressing. Forget those artificial bacon bits – this recipe demands the real deal for an unforgettable flavor experience! Get ready for a burst of fresh, savory goodness in just 35 minutes.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 511.8 kcal
Protein 32g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon Lettuce And Tomato Salad

  • 6 slices bacon (turkey bacon works well)
  • Low Fat Mayonnaise
  • Red Wine Vinegar
  • Fresh Basil
  • French Bread
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Canola Oil
  • Romaine Lettuce
  • Cherry Tomatoes

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How to Make Bacon Lettuce And Tomato Salad

  1. Cook 6 slices of bacon until crisp. Your preferred method works (oven, pan, etc.).
  2. Crumble bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in a small bowl. Set bacon aside.
  3. In the bowl with bacon drippings, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil. Cover and let the dressing sit at room temperature.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut 4 slices of bread into 1-inch cubes.
  5. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  6. Spread croutons on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  7. In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 2 large tomatoes (diced), and the crumbled bacon.
  8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  9. Add croutons and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

58 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

45g

Carbs

14g

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