BLT Salad with Avocado
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BLT Salad with Avocado
Description
This BLT Salad with Avocado starts by crisping center-cut bacon slices, which are then cooled and crumbled. Chopped Roma tomatoes are combined with mayonnaise, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, which allows the tomatoes to release their juices and meld with the dressing over 10 minutes. Fresh romaine lettuce is used as the base, providing a crunchy leafy texture.
The avocado adds creaminess and richness that balances the savory bacon and the tangy tomato dressing. The ingredients can be plated separately or tossed together, making the salad versatile for different serving preferences.
Typically served as a light lunch or accompaniment, this salad adapts the classic BLT sandwich flavors into a fresh and vibrant salad form. It works well on its own or with grilled items.
Ingredients
- 12 lices Bacon or 6-8 thick slices, lean, center-cut
- 3-4 Roma tomato chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise p.s. it tastes great with real mayo too!, light
- 1/8 tsp salt
- pinch black pepper freshly ground
- 2 romaine lettuce 6 cups chopped, medium or 1 large head
- 1 avocado chopped, Hass, medium
Instructions
- Put bacon in a large non-stick skillet and saute over low heat, turning often, until crisp. Transfer to papertowels to cool, then crumble or chop bacon.
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped tomatoes with 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/8 tsp salt and a pinch of pepper. Stir to combine and set aside for 10 minutes allowing the tomatoes to release their juiciness. This scrumptious and easy concoction is your dressing.
- To serve, divide the lettuce among 4 plates then top each with 1/4 of the tomato "dressing" then divide the avocado and bacon evenly among the plates. If you're feeling less fancy, toss everything together in a large salad bowl and serve.
Notes
- Use center-cut bacon for leaner, crispier pieces.
- Letting the tomato and mayonnaise mixture rest allows the flavors to blend and the tomatoes to soften slightly.
- Romaine lettuce provides a crisp texture that contrasts nicely with creamy avocado and crispy bacon.
- For a less formal presentation, ingredients can be tossed together in a large bowl before serving.
- Based on a recipe from The SkinnyTaste Cookbook by Gina Homolka.
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