BLT Salad with Buttermilk Dressing Recipe

Name: BLT Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon (8 ounces); 1/2 baguette (8 ounces), sliced into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups); 2 tablespoons olive oil; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar; 1 scallion, trimmed and thinly sliced; 1 pound romaine hearts, coarsely chopped; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Servings: persons

8 slices bacon (8 ounces)
1/2 baguette (8 ounces), sliced into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
1 scallion, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 pound romaine hearts, coarsely chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Arrange bacon in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment or waxed paper.
3
Bake until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes.
4
Transfer to a paper towellined plate to drain.
5
Cool, then crumble into large pieces.
6
Meanwhile, make croutons: Toss baguette cubes with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
7
Spread in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet (or divide among two smaller ones).
8
Bake until golden brown, rotating sheets and tossing croutons halfway through, 15 to 20 minutes.
9
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, and scallions; season with salt and pepper.
10
Add romaine, tomatoes, and croutons; toss to coat with dressing.
11
Sprinkle with bacon.
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Serve immediately.
13
Adding buttermilk is a good way to thicken dressings without a lot of oil.
14
If you dont have buttermilk on hand, make your own: Mix one-third cup milk with one teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice or white vinegar, and let sit for 15 minutes before using.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices bacon (8 ounces), 1/2 baguette (8 ounces), sliced into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups), 2 tablespoons olive oil, Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, BLT Salad with Buttermilk Dressing 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.

BLT Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

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