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B.L.T. Salad with Basil Mayo Dressing Recipe

Recipe by: Kimber

"Tangy, crunchy salad with all the things you love about the wonderful B.L.T. sandwich! You will make this again and again!"
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  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep15 m
  • Cook10 m
  • Ready In25 m
  • 1Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
  • 2In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved bacon drippings, mayonnaise, vinegar and basil and let dressing stand, covered, at room temperature.
  • 3In a large skillet over medium heat, toss the bread pieces with the salt and pepper. Drizzle with the oil, continue tossing and cook over medium-low heat until golden brown.
  • 4In a large bowl mix together the romaine, tomatoes, bacon and croutons. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
Ingredients
  • 4 servings
  • 440 cals
  • 1/2 pound bacon
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • 4 slices French bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 pound romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    440
    22%
  • Fat:
    34.1
    53%
  • Carbs:
    23.4
    8%
  • Protein:
    12.2
    24%
  • Cholesterol:
    31
    10%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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