Description
Discover a fresh and vibrant twist on the classic BLT with this delectable BLT Salad, featuring crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and an array of colorful vegetables. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or a crowd-pleasing option for gatherings, this salad combines beloved flavors in a healthy format. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, it caters to various tastes while ensuring a satisfying meal experience. Whether you’re enjoying it solo or sharing at a potluck, the BLT Salad is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons milk or buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 head Romaine lettuce (washed and chopped; about 8 cups)
- 2 cups grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 large ripe avocado (pitted, peeled, and sliced)
- 2 cups homemade croutons
- ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, milk, lemon juice, chives, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (8-12 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped Romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, avocado slices, croutons, and red onion. Add chopped bacon and drizzle with dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg