Layered Blt 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.

LAYERED BLT SALAD

Steps:

• Stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice and spices until well mixed.
• Layer lettuce, bacon and tomato in a 13- by 9-inch baking dish or plastic container.
• Refrigerate salad for at least 2 hours.
• Just before serving,.
• sprinkle with croutons. Makes 8 servings.

BLT LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl combine the first 7 ingredients (sour cream through garlic); set aside.
• In 9X13 inch baking dish layer lettuce, bacon and tomatoes.
• Spread mayonnaise mixture over tomato layer.
• Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
• Sprinkle with croutons and serve immediately.

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.

LAYERED BLT SALAD

Steps:

• Layer all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
• Add dressing just before serving; toss lightly.

BLT SALAD WITH RANCH

Steps:

• 1. Cook the bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Reserve 2 tablepsoons of the bacon fat.
• 2. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• 3. Toss bread cubes with bacon fat, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden, 12-15 minutes, shaking the pan once.
• 4. Place arugula and frisée in a bowl.