Blt Salad With Garlic Croutons Recipe

Name: Blt Salad With Garlic Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon flour; 1/3 cup chopped pecans; 1 head boston lettuce, leaves rinsed and crisped; 1 bunch rinsed and crisped iceberg lettuce or 1 bunch romaine lettuce; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf; 1/2 cup packaged garlic-flavored croutons (or to taste); fresh ground black pepper, to taste; salad dressing, of your choice

Servings: persons

8 slices bacon
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon flour
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 head boston lettuce, leaves rinsed and crisped
1 bunch rinsed and crisped iceberg lettuce or 1 bunch romaine lettuce
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf
1/2 cup packaged garlic-flavored croutons (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
salad dressing, of your choice

1
Preheat oven to 350*F.
2
Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on a broiler pan, as close together as possible without overlapping.
3
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and pecans; sprinkle evenly over the bacon.
4
Bake untl the bacon is crisp and nicely browned, about 30 minutes (do not turn).
5
Using a wide spatula, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain, keeping the pecan-side up; set aside.
6
Meanwhile, tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces; toss with the tomatoes and basil in a large serving bowl.
7
Crumble the bacon and add, along with any loose pecans, to the salad mixture; add croutons and black pepper and toss again.
8
Serve with your favorite dressing.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 8 slices bacon, 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon flour, 1/3 cup chopped pecans, and more.

Yes, Blt Salad With Garlic Croutons 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Blt Salad With Garlic Croutons

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Variations & substitutions

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