California Blt Tossed Salad Recipes

LAYERED CALIFORNIA-STYLE BLT SALAD

Steps:

• In a very large skillet cook bacon in batches over medium heat until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels; when cool, coarsely crumble or chop bacon. Set aside.
• In the bottom of a 3- to 4-quart glass bowl, arrange half of the Garlicky Focaccia Croutons. Top with half of the romaine and half of the spinach. Top with half of the tomato slices and half of the bacon. Spread half of the Dilled Avocado Dressing over the bacon, sealing dressing to the edge of the bowl. Repeat layers, ending with the dressing. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Chill for up to 8 hours. Dilled Avocado Dressing
• In a blender or food processor combine the avocado, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, fresh dill, milk, garlic salt, and ground black pepper. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Garlicky Focaccia Croutons
• Preheat oven to 300°F. In a large bowl combine foccacia and olive oil; toss to coat. Spread bread cubes evenly in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake about 20 minutes or until cubes are crisp, stirring once; cool. If desired, store croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

CALIFORNIA BLT TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all Lemon Ranch Dressing ingredients.
• In serving bowl, toss salad greens and bacon with dressing until coated. Garnish with tomato and avocado.

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.

CALIFORNIA TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, add romaine and toss to coat.

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.

CALIFORNIA BLTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place a baking wire rack on a sheet pan and arrange the bacon on the rack in a single layer. Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, until the bacon is browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
• Place the bread slices on a sheet pan and toast them for 5 minutes. Turn the slices and toast for 1 more minute, until all the bread is evenly browned. Place 2 slices on a cutting board. Spread each slice with about 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise. Cover the slices with a layer of lettuce. Peel the avocado and slice it 1/2-inch thick. Toss the avocado slices gently with the lemon juice, and arrange on top of the lettuce leaves. Place 3 slices of bacon on top of each sandwich and then add a layer of tomato slices on top of the bacon. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
• Spread each of the remaining 2 slices of toasted bread with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise and place, mayonnaise side down, on the sandwiches. Cut in half and serve.

CALIFORNIA BLT SALAD

Steps:

• Make pasta salad as directed on package. Stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.

B.L.T. TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon in skillet until crisp.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat in skillet, drain and crumble bacon.
• Cut bread into 3/4 inch cubes to measure 2 cups.
• Heat fat over medium heat and saute bread cubes, seasoned with a little seasoning salt, stirring until golden brown.
• Transfer croutons to paper towels, set aside.
• In a small bowl whisk together garlic, lemon juice, mayonnaise and water and salt and pepper to taste.
• Tear lettuce into bite sized pieces, add tomatoes, onion, bacon, croutons and toss with dressing.
• Serve immediately.

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.