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

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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What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Place 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.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved bacon drippings, mayonnaise, vinegar and basil and let dressing stand, covered, at room temperature.
  3. In 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.
  4. In a large bowl mix together the romaine, tomatoes, bacon and croutons. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 439 | Total Fat: 35.7g | Cholesterol: 32mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by LISAKP71 
Very yummy! I did use a full pound of extra thick bacon, and added a tablespoon or so of milk... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by DREGINEK 
Yummy! I didn't have any fresh basil on hand but still turned out well and my advice to future... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2007 by naples34102 
I have always used this recipe for the dressing itself and don't find it necessary to change a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by GINAH1 
This was a wonderful salad to serve on a hot summer day. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2003 by LaDawn Clare-Panton 
Was the hit of a picnic. I am in England and the English love BLTs and they thought the salad... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2003 by SPARKY4CA 
Great! But use fat-free plain yoghurt instead of mayo for a healthier salad. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2005 by GOURMET631 
This is a wonderful salad with something for everyone! I took it to a pot-luck last night and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
Good Salad, Kimber. However, the dressing was a little too pungent for us. Fortunately it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2003 by MOTOGIRL 
My sister-in-law was making this and had no fresh basil, so instead used pesto. I think it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2003 by JAZZY-GIRL 
Made this as directed with the exception of using the full amount of fresh basil-which I cut... MORE

 
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