BLT Explosion
This deconstructed BLT salad explodes with vibrant flavors, blending crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, crouton crumbles, and refreshing lettuce. Tossed in a tangy vinaigrette with a hint of smokiness, it's a perfect harmony of textures that celebrates the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich in a salad form.
ingredients
- 8 slices of bacon
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
- 2.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- 3.
In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, croutons, red onion, and avocado.
- 4.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- 5.
Divide the salad into plates, then sprinkle the crispy bacon on top.
- 6.
Serve immediately and enjoy the explosion of flavors and textures.
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