Best Blt Picnic Salad Recipes

BLT SALAD

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus a drizzle
6 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
1 clove garlic, grated or minced and crushed with flat blade of a knife
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped chives
1 large heart romaine lettuce
1 head Traviso lettuce or radicchio
1 pint multi colored, red or yellow cherry tomatoes

Steps:

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add bacon, cook until crisp then drain on paper towels.
In a salad bowl, whisk together the garlic, mustard, vinegar and stream in extra-virgin olive oil to incorporate the dressing, season with salt and pepper and stir in chives. Shred lettuces and add to the bowl. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add to the bowl along with bacon. Toss salad to coat evenly with dressing and serve.

BLT SALAD

BLT Salad image

This recipe is reminiscent of the classic BLT or bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. It's a great summertime salad!

Provided by D. L. Mooney

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound bacon
¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste
1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and shredded
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 cups seasoned croutons

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 906.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

BLT SALAD

BLT Salad image

"My husband and I love BLT sandwiches, especially in the summer when tomatoes are fresh and plentiful," relates Deborah Heatwole of Waynesboro, Georgia. "This salad showcases the flavors of that classic sandwich easily and deliciously."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, diced
4 cups spring mix salad greens
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup salad croutons

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.

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