Blt Salad With Croutons Recipes

BLT SALAD WITH CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Set bacon and drippings aside., In another large skillet, melt butter. Add bread cubes; cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove to paper towels; cool. , For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, basil, vinegar, pepper, garlic and reserved drippings. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes and bacon. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Top with croutons.

BLT SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat, turning frequently, until evenly browned. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Season the dressing with salt.
• Combine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and croutons in a large salad bowl. Toss with dressing, and serve immediately.

BLT SALAD

Steps:

• In a skillet or microwave, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, tomato and cheese. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon and croutons.

BLT SALAD WITH GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F.
• Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on a broiler pan, as close together as possible without overlapping.
• In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and pecans; sprinkle evenly over the bacon.
• Bake untl the bacon is crisp and nicely browned, about 30 minutes (do not turn).
• Using a wide spatula, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain, keeping the pecan-side up; set aside.
• Meanwhile, tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces; toss with the tomatoes and basil in a large serving bowl.
• Crumble the bacon and add, along with any loose pecans, to the salad mixture; add croutons and black pepper and toss again.
• Serve with your favorite dressing.

BLT BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the bread, olive oil, a pinch of salt and several grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet until combined, then spread into an even layer. Bake until the croutons are golden brown and well toasted, tossing halfway through, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the bacon to a medium skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp and well browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon to drain.
• For the dressing, puree the basil, parsley, dill, mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a food processor until the herbs are finely chopped and dressing is bright green. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper.
• To assemble, add the beans, romaine, tomatoes, half the croutons and half the bacon to a large bowl. Add half of the herb-mayo dressing, then toss to combine. Transfer to a large serving bowl or platter, top with the remaining croutons and bacon and drizzle with the remaining dressing.

BLT SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp and cut into small pieces.Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine salad, tomato, and cheese.
• In another small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper.
• Pour dressing over your salad or serve on the side.
• Sprinkle with bacon and croutons.

BLT SALAD WITH GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Fill bread slices with cheese slice. Spread outsides of sandwich with butter; sprinkle evenly with Parmesan.
• Cook in skillet on medium heat 3 min. on each side or until cheese is melted and sandwich is golden brown on both sides. Transfer sandwich to cutting board.
• Toss lettuce with tomatoes and bacon in large bowl. Add dressing; mix lightly.
• Cut sandwich into 16 squares; place over salad.

SHEET PAN BLT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Arrange bacon in a single layer on a sheet pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, about 15 minutes, turning halfway through. Remove from the oven and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Chop when cool enough to handle.
• Add bread cubes and cherry tomatoes to the bacon drippings in the sheet pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss until evenly coated.
• Return to the oven and bake until bread is toasted and tomatoes have started to burst, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven. Add arugula and toss to coat.
• Combine avocado, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor; process until smooth. Drizzle avocado mayo evenly over salad, then sprinkle chopped bacon over top. Serve immediately.