BLT Salad Bowl
This BLT Salad is a take on the beloved sandwich, with the added bonus of creamy buttermilk-chive dressing and a bit of cheese for good measure.
Ingredients
For the Buttermilk-Chive Dressing:
- 5 tablespoons buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
For the Salad:
- 2 medium heads butter lettuce leaves separated
- 1 pound heirloom tomatoes cut into bite-sized pieces if necessary
- 4 ounces aged Cheddar cheese shaved
- 4 slices oven baked bacon coarsely chopped
For Serving:
- Toasted baguette slices or croutons optional
Instructions
Make the Buttermilk-Chive Dressing:
- In small bowl, whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, chives, vinegar, salt and pepper until smooth. Makes about 1/2 cup dressing.
Make the Salad:
- Arrange lettuce leaves in large bowl. Top with tomatoes, cheese and bacon. Serve with Buttermilk-Chive Dressing and baguette slices, if desired.
Calories: 312kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 49mg, Sodium: 569mg, Potassium: 369mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 1341IU, Vitamin C: 16mg, Calcium: 237mg, Iron: 1mg
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