BLT Salad Recipe
This BLT Salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crispy bacon, and crunchy croutons with a creamy homemade garlic and chive dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's an easy side dish for barbecues, potlucks, weeknight dinners, or a light lunch!
Servings: 5
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.
