Charred BLT Salad Recipe

Name: Charred BLT Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced and cut into ribbons; 1 ½ cups whole grain bread, cubed; 1 pint grape tomatoes; ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 romaine lettuce hearts, halved lengthwise with the core intact; cooking spray; ¼ cup green onion, chopped; 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet, over medium heat, add prosciutto and cook until crisp, about 4 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
2
Add bread to pan and cook until browned, stirring frequently; add to prosciutto.
3
Add remaining tablespoon of oil to pan, stir in tomatoes, and cook until skins start to split, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes; pour tomatoes and oil in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
4
Preheat grill to medium high heat.
5
Coat cut sides of romaine with cooking spray and place cut side down on grill pan that has also been sprayed with cooking spray; cook until char marks appear, about 2 minutes.
6
Place 1 lettuce half on each of four serving plates; divide tomato mixture and prosciutto mixture over each serving plate.
7
Garnish each with green onions and bleu cheese.

175

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, 2 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced and cut into ribbons, 1 ½ cups whole grain bread, cubed, 1 pint grape tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Charred 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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Charred BLT Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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