If you love the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich, you’ll love this fresh and flavorful BLT Salad! This salad delivers everything you love about a BLT sandwich without the bread. It’s quick to make, easy to customize, and a certified crowd-pleaser!
Recipes that take familiar flavors and turn them into something fresh and easy are something I really love, and this BLT Salad is exactly that! The crispy bacon and homemade dressing make it feel a little indulgent, while the fresh lettuce and tomatoes keep it light and refreshing. It’s one of those salads that even people who don’t usually get excited about salad happily come back for seconds.
This BLT Salad makes a delicious side dish alongside another favorite like my Low Carb Beef and Broccoli Recipe. It could also be prepared along with Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken Recipe with Sweet & Smoky BBQ Seasoning! Together, they create a combination that’s perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, potlucks, and family gatherings.
🧾 Ingredients Needed
- romaine lettuce hearts
- cherry tomatoes, halved
- your favorite croutons
- bacon, cooked until crispy
For the dressing:
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Fresh chives
- Pepper
- Salt
- Garlic, crushed
- Milk
🔁 Variations
- Add avocado slices to make this salad even more satisfying!
- Include grilled chicken and turn it into a complete meal with sliced grilled or rotisserie chicken.
- Try a different lettuce like iceberg, green leaf, butter lettuce, or a spring mix; all work well.
- Mix in cheese. Shredded cheddar, Parmesan, feta, or blue cheese adds another layer of flavor.
- Add hard-boiled eggs! Chopped eggs make the salad more filling and boost its protein content.
📌 Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with quantities and step-by-step instructions!
🥣 How to Make
STEP ONE: For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, salt, pepper, and chives in a jar or other container for storing any leftover dressing. Slowly add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. You can add additional salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
STEP TWO: For the salad, rough-chop the romaine hearts, then combine romaine, tomatoes, and bacon in a large bowl and toss. When serving, add the desired amount of croutons. If not serving immediately, omit combining the bacon; store it separately and add to the salad as desired.
⭐ Pro Tips ⭐
- Dry the lettuce thoroughly after washing so the dressing clings better, and the salad stays crisp.
- Cook the bacon until extra crispy for the best texture.
- Add the croutons just before serving to keep them crunchy.
- Chill the dressing for 15-30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- If preparing ahead, store the lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, croutons, and dressing separately until serving time.
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BLT Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2-3 romaine lettuce hearts
- 1 lb. cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 ½ cups your favorite croutons
- 12 oz. bacon cooked until crispy
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp. Mayonnaise
- 4 tbsp. Sour cream
- 2-3 tablespoon fresh chives
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ tsp. Salt
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 2-3 tbsp. Milk
Instructions
- For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, salt, pepper, and chives in a jar or other container for storing any leftover dressing. Slowly add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. You can add additional salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
- For the salad, rough-chop the romaine hearts, then combine the romaine, tomatoes, and bacon in a large bowl and toss. When serving, add the desired amount of croutons. If not serving immediately, omit combining the bacon; store it separately and add to the salad as desired.
Notes
- Dry the lettuce thoroughly after washing so the dressing clings better and the salad stays crisp.
- Cook the bacon until extra crispy for the best texture.
- Add the croutons just before serving to keep them crunchy.
- Chill the dressing for 15-30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- If preparing ahead, store the lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, croutons, and dressing separately until serving time.
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