BLT Salad
All the delicious flavors of a BLT sandwich but in salad form. The only bread is croutons, so you can control how much you add if you want to keep it lower carb.
Servings: 6
Calories: 477kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head lettuce romaine heart
- 2 tomatoes large, chopped
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 cup seasoned croutons
Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt – to taste*
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, turning occasionally, until it is all evenly browned (about 10 minutes). Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool.1 pound bacon
- Blend the dressing ingredients together using a whisk, then set aside.½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons milk, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, Salt – to taste*
- Chop the lettuce and tomatoes and place in a medium bowl. Chop the cooled bacon and add to the bowl.1 head lettuce, 2 tomatoes
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to combine.
- Add the croutons and toss again. Serve immediately.1 cup seasoned croutons
Notes
*salt is an individual preference and can also vary according to what bacon is used. When I use a pound of Oscar Mayer thick-cut bacon, I don’t add any salt. When I use the pre-cooked bacon, I end up adding a little salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 659mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1290IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.