The Best BLT Salad Recipe

 
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the best BLT salad

When is a salad like a sandwich? When it's this deconstructed BLT Salad recipe, a bowl of homemade crunchy croutons, tomatoes, lettuce and avocado, tossed in a creamy basil dressing.

the best blt salad

ingredients

Crunchy Croutons
  • 8 slices French baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
Creamy Basil Dressing
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar

  • 10 cups romaine lettuce torn into bite-size pieces
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1 avocado, peeled and diced

directions

  1. For the croutons, preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with olive oil. Add Parmesan and salt, tossing well. Spread pieces on baking sheet and bake 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

  2. For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, basil and vinegar.

  3. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, avocado and croutons. Add dressing and toss to coat.

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