Blt Salad Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Blt Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 artisan bread slices, halved; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided; 6 thick applewood-smoked bacon slices, chopped; 1 sweet onion, halved and sliced; 1 garlic clove; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 pound assorted heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges; 1 (5-oz.) package arugula

Servings: persons

6 artisan bread slices, halved
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
6 thick applewood-smoked bacon slices, chopped
1 sweet onion, halved and sliced
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pound assorted heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 (5-oz.) package arugula

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Drizzle bread with oil; sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. each kosher salt and pepper. Bake bread in a single layer in a jelly-roll pan 12 minutes or until golden.
2
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels; reserve 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet.
3
Saute onion in hot drippings over medium-low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
4
Smash garlic to make a paste. Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic paste, and remaining 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper.
5
Toss together tomatoes, arugula, bacon, onion, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Pour mayonnaise mixture over tomato mixture, and toss to coat. Serve immediately with toasted bread.

1152

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 artisan bread slices, halved, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Blt Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Blt Salad

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