Name: Delightful BLT Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 8 strips of turkey bacon, chopped and cooked; 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped (about 2 heads); 2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half; 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated; 1/2 cup Jack cheese, grated; 2 cups croutons; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 green onion, roughly chopped; 1 garlic clove, smashed and roughly chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup water; Pinch of sea salt and cracked pepper; 2 cups day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Description

A fresh and tasty salad that combines the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich without the fuss. A delightful mix of crispy bacon, ripe tomatoes, crunchy lettuce, and creamy dressing.

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons olive oil
8 strips of turkey bacon, chopped and cooked
4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped (about 2 heads)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup Jack cheese, grated
2 cups croutons
1 cup mayonnaise
1 green onion, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, smashed and roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
Pinch of sea salt and cracked pepper
2 cups day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1–1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

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Instructions

Make the Dressing: Blend all the dressing ingredients (mayonnaise, green onion, garlic, dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and water) in a blender until smooth.
Prepare the Croutons: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Toss the day-old bread cubes with olive oil and garlic powder on a cookie sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until golden brown, turning them halfway.
Cook the Bacon: In a skillet, heat the olive oil and fry the chopped turkey bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the Romaine lettuce, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, Jack cheese, sliced tomatoes, and croutons, then toss well.
Serve and Enjoy: Drizzle the ranch dressing over the salad just before serving and season with freshly cracked pepper.

Notes

Crispiness Matters: Use slightly stale bread for croutons for the best texture. Feel free to switch bacon for tempeh or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 10
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 30mg