Blt Salad With Creamy Basil Dressing Recipe

Name: Blt Salad With Creamy Basil Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon, chopped; 1/2 baguette; 2 garlic cloves, halved; 2 tomatoes; 1 avocado; 6 cups romaine lettuce, torn; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; Dressing; 1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped; 1/4 cup plain yogurt; 1/4 cup light mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar or 2 teaspoons wine vinegar; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper

Servings: persons

8 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 baguette
2 garlic cloves, halved
2 tomatoes
1 avocado
6 cups romaine lettuce, torn
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar or 2 teaspoons wine vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

1
Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together basil, yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside.
2
In a skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
3
Meanwhile, cut baguette diagonally into 12 slices. Broil on a baking sheet, turning once, for about 1 minute or until golden. Rub both sides with cut sides of garlic. Arrange in serving basket.
4
Cut tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick wedges. Peel, pit and cut avocado into 1/2 inch cubes.
5
In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, onion and half of the dressing; arrange on large plates. Top with tomatoes and avocado; spoon remaining dressing over top. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve with garlic toasts.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices bacon, chopped, 1/2 baguette, 2 garlic cloves, halved, 2 tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Blt Salad With Creamy Basil 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 Creamy Basil Dressing

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