BLT BREAD SALAD

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Zesty and fun BLT Bread Salad always draws raves, says Tonya Vowels of Vine Grove, Kentucky. "It tastes just like a BLT, has a light vinaigrette dressing and goes well with so many main dishes," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups cubed French bread
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
1-1/4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
1 tablespoon chopped green onion

Steps:

Place bread cubes on an ungreased baking sheet; coat lightly with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. , For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the water, vinegar, mayonnaise, sugar and oil until smooth. In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, tomato and bread cubes. Sprinkle with bacon and onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges