Resident Recipe
Crispy BLT Salad
Fresh, flavorful, and perfect for summer! This Crispy BLT Chopped Salad is loaded with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and a creamy dressing for a quick, satisfying meal. It's the perfect dish for picnics, potlucks, or an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped finely
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved, or diced garden tomatoes
- 6 slices turkey bacon cooked until crisp and crumbled
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced, or use milder sweet onion
- 1 whole avocado diced, optional
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded, or swap for Monterey Jack
- 1 cup croutons homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt for a lighter creamy dressing
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the lettuce well, then chop it into small bite-size pieces. Halve the tomatoes, slice the onion, dice the avocado if using, and crumble the cooked turkey bacon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain yogurt, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Add the chopped lettuce to a large bowl, then top with tomatoes, onion, turkey bacon, cheddar, avocado, and croutons.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is lightly coated. Serve right away while the lettuce is still crisp and the croutons are crunchy.
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