Bacon Lettuce Tomato And More Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

This award-winning salad (2nd place, 2009 Craze-E Contest!) is a delicious fusion of BLT and Cobb salad. Crisp lettuce, savory bacon, juicy tomatoes, creamy blue cheese, and more combine for a satisfying and flavorful meal. Perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 596.5 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 4.1 (9 Reviews)
Bacon Lettuce Tomato And More Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Bacon Lettuce Tomato And More Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing

  • Romaine Lettuce
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms, sautéed
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • Hard Boiled Eggs
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
  • Plain Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • Fresh Dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

How to Make Bacon Lettuce Tomato And More Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Add the crumbled blue cheese and gently mash with a fork until a creamy but still chunky dressing forms.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, crumbled bacon, sautéed mushrooms, cheddar cheese, red onion, and nuts.
  4. Toss gently to combine.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes and avocado. Toss gently again.
  6. Divide the salad among individual serving bowls.
  7. Top each salad with sliced hard-boiled eggs.
  8. Drizzle generously with the blue cheese dressing and serve immediately.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

97g

Carbs

5g